Study Links Brain Vascular Changes To Alzheimer's Disease
The network of blood channels and tissues known as the blood-brain barrier, which nourishes and shields the brain from dangerous chemicals flowing in the blood, is compromised in Alzheimer's disease.
Jun 28, 2024, 14:56 PM IST
Study Reveals How Sleeping Habits Impact Brain Health, Raise Stroke Risk
These findings add to the mounting evidence that sleep is a prime pillar of brain health.
Jan 31, 2024, 20:50 PM IST
How Can Lifestyle Factors Reduce The Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's brings memory loss, changes in behavior, and a decline in thinking abilities.
Jan 04, 2024, 13:43 PM IST
Preserving Brain Health: Expert Tips To Prevent Cognitive Decline With Ageing
Uncover expert insights on nurturing brain health and preventing cognitive decline. Learn essential practices from top neurologists to safeguard your cognitive vitality and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.
Sep 25, 2023, 18:32 PM IST
Long-Term Sleep Deprivation May Increase Risk Of Alzheimer: Claims Study
Long-term sleep deprivation can significantly raise the chance of developing neurological illnesses like Alzheimer's.
Sep 08, 2023, 11:31 AM IST
Loss Of Smell May Signal Towards Alzheimer’s Risk: Study
The study reveals that the gene variant associated with this increased risk of Alzheimer’s is called APOE e4.
Jul 29, 2023, 15:43 PM IST
Vision Loss In Senior Citizens May Signal Risk Of Dementia: Study
The study showed that participants with sight loss were more likely to have dementia compared to people with no problems with their vision.
Jul 17, 2023, 16:24 PM IST
Poor Dental Health May Increase Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease: Study
The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer's disease.
Jul 06, 2023, 17:22 PM IST
Poor Sense Of Smell Associated With Higher Risk Of Depression In Senior Citizens: Study
This study explores factors that might influence the relationship between olfaction and depression, including poor cognition and inflammation.
Jun 27, 2023, 16:28 PM IST
Covid Infection May Accelerate Dementia Progression In Patients: Study
The researchers found that the characteristics of a particular type of dementia changed following Covid-19, and both degenerative and vascular dementia started behaving like mixed dementia.
Apr 05, 2023, 18:06 PM IST
Alzheimer's Linked With Cholesterol, Toxic Protein Clusters: Study
The study reveals a strong connection between Alzheimer's disease and the change in the lipid composition of neuronal membranes.
Mar 02, 2023, 20:11 PM IST
Chris Hemsworth to take break from acting, learns he is at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's
The 39-year-old actor shares daughter India, 10, and eight-year-old twin sons Tristan and Sasha, with wife, model Elsa Pataky. He said after finishing the press tour of "Limitless", he will head straight home.
Nov 20, 2022, 18:20 PM IST
Strawberries may help fight Alzheimer's: Study
A bioactive compound found in strawberries called pelargonidin may be associated with fewer neurofibrillary tau tangles in the brain. Tau tangles are one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.
Aug 01, 2022, 15:08 PM IST
Flu vaccine linked to 40 percent reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study
"Flu vaccination in older adults reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease for several years".
Jun 27, 2022, 15:29 PM IST
World Alzheimer's Day: Here are early signs and symptoms
World Alzheimer's Day is observed on September 21 every year in order to raise awareness among the people about Alzheimer's and dementia. With Covid now proving to have serious repercussions on Alzheimer patients, observing symptoms and early diagnosis has become the need of the hour.
Sep 21, 2021, 19:58 PM IST
World Alzheimer’s Day 2021: Australian researchers identify likely cause of disease
A probable cause of Alzheimer's disease was the leakage from the blood into the brain of fat-carrying particles transporting toxic proteins. The findings are published in the journal PLOS Biology.
Sep 21, 2021, 12:04 PM IST
Music composer Pritam Chakraborty's father dies
Prabodh Chakraborty's last rites were reportedly performed on Sunday in Maharashtra's Amboli, in the presence of close family members.
May 27, 2020, 18:40 PM IST
Alzheimer's disease can be detected with simple blood test, says study
The researchers believe that such a blood test could replace invasive and expensive current brain imaging and spinal fluid tests to detect Alzheimer`s disease.
Mar 03, 2020, 21:09 PM IST
New drug to protect against Alzheimer: Study
This drug could help activate these mechanisms that support nerve health and prevent dementia.
Sep 10, 2019, 16:13 PM IST
Stress in middle age increases Alzheimer risk in women: Study
According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in 6 women over age 60 will get Alzheimer's disease, compared with 1 in 11 men.
Aug 07, 2019, 17:49 PM IST
