New genes responsible for stroke, dementia discovered
A team of US researchers has found a new set of genes that may be responsible for stroke and dementia -- the two most common and disabling neurological conditions.
Apr 08, 2016, 16:42 PM IST
Tooth loss linked to cognitive impairment, dementia
We are often ignorant about loss of teeth but preserving oral health can benefit you in a longer run. According to researchers, loss of teeth is linked to increased risk for cognitive impairment and dementia in adults.
Mar 26, 2016, 12:22 PM IST
New cancer drug candidate may treat Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour.
Mar 01, 2016, 13:47 PM IST
Dementia risk in US lowest among Asian Americans: Study
In between were Latinos and Pacific Islanders with an average annual rate of 19.6 cases per 1,000, and Whites with 19.3 per 1,000.
Feb 11, 2016, 12:52 PM IST
Declining weight during ageing linked to cognitive impairment
People having a greater weight loss during ageing are at an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) which affects the memory, language, thinking and judging capacity of an individual, says a new study.
Feb 06, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
Anxiety, sleeping pills don't put you at increased dementia risk
A new study has suggested that taking drugs for anxiety and sleep problems is not associated with an increased dementia.
Feb 04, 2016, 00:41 AM IST
Driving cuts dementia risk
The use of car can also make the difference for many pensioners without good public transport links to get out and about and be more active.
Jan 24, 2016, 15:31 PM IST
Urine odour can indicate Alzheimer's disease
In what could lead to a non-invasive tool for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, researchers have identified an odour biomarker that can be used to predict the development of the debilitating brain disorder.
Jan 15, 2016, 15:02 PM IST
Two drinks a day keeps Alzheimer's death risk at bay
Alcohol a day can ward off an early death from Alzheimer's disease
Dec 11, 2015, 10:11 AM IST
Slow walking may signal Alzheimer's in the elderly
How fast elderly people walk may be related to the amount of amyloid they have built up in their brains, even if they don't yet have symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, says a study.
Dec 06, 2015, 14:27 PM IST
Antidepressant drug could protect against dementia
In addition to treating depression, a commonly used antidepressant medication also protects against compounds that can cause memory loss and dementia, new research has found.
Dec 02, 2015, 15:08 PM IST
Bilingualism eases stroke recovery
A team of researchers has discovered that bilinguals are twice as likely to recover from a stroke compared to their unilingual counterparts.
Nov 22, 2015, 12:03 PM IST
Five simple tips for reducing forgetfulness!
Here are a few tips that can help sharpen your memory and reduce forgetfulness.
Nov 02, 2015, 22:17 PM IST
Getting forgetful could be sign of dementia
Do you often misplace your belongings or forget why you came upstairs? Such memory problems could signal the early stages of dementia, warns a recent study.
Nov 01, 2015, 22:20 PM IST
Cancer drug can reverse Parkinson's, dementia
The drug is FDA approved for leukemia patients.
Oct 19, 2015, 14:41 PM IST
Scientists identify protein key to Alzheimer's treatment
Known as GPR3, the protein is believed to play an important role in reducing the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, said the findings in Wednesday's edition of Science Translational Medicine.
Oct 15, 2015, 00:30 AM IST
Immune gene can help keep Parkinson's disease, dementia at bay
A team of researchers has found that functional changes in an immune regulating gene can prevent Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia.
Oct 11, 2015, 09:31 AM IST
New brain implant to treat people with memory loss
Researchers have developed a brain implant that translates short-term memories into longer-term ones and may help dementia sufferers and brain-damaged patients retain their memory.
Sep 30, 2015, 13:47 PM IST
Dizziness after standing may signal brain diseases!
If you often feel dizzy, faint or light-headed after getting up, these symptoms could indicate greater risk of developing brain disease such as Parkinson's or dementia, and even an increased risk of death, warns a new study.
Sep 24, 2015, 13:33 PM IST
Chronic diseases linked to higher dementia risk
Higher the number of chronic conditions you are having, greater could be your risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, suggests a new study.
Sep 22, 2015, 13:11 PM IST