Alzheimer's disease

Common Gut Bacteria May Be Connected To Increased Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease: Study

While the cause of Alzheimer's disease is multifaceted, the findings build upon a growing body of evidence on the potential role of infections, particularly H Pylori, in its development. The study found that people with symptomatic H. pylori infection had an 11 per cent higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Dec 29, 2023, 13:10 PM IST

Improving Deep Sleep Can Prevent Dementia: Study

Researchers say improving or maintaining deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep, in older years may help prevent dementia.

Oct 31, 2023, 10:38 AM IST

Memory Boosting Tips: 7 Practical Strategies For Alzheimer's Patients And Caregivers To Adhere

Lifestyle changes that can potentially reduce Alzheimer's risk, including mental stimulation, a balanced diet, exercise, sleep, and support groups. Here are tips that can help patients help promote early prevention for a brain-healthy life.

 

Oct 03, 2023, 17:15 PM IST

World Alzheimer's Day: Blood Tests And What They Say About Dementia

Evidence suggests that signs of Alzheimer's disease could be detected in the blood up to 20 years before symptoms start. Catching the disease this early could have a major effect on treatment outcomes for patients. 

Sep 21, 2023, 13:38 PM IST

World Alzheimer's Day: 7 Lifestyle Choices That May Lower Your Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

According to the World Health Organization, Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Here are some lifestyle choices one can make to lower the risk of the disease.

Sep 21, 2023, 10:04 AM IST

World Alzheimer's Day 2023: Causes, Symptoms And Risk Factors For Better Prevention And Management

Alzheimer's disease causes, symptoms, and risk factors are essential for proactive management and research progress and to further manage the disease. September 21 is observed as World Alzheimer's Day each year.

Sep 20, 2023, 16:20 PM IST

World Alzheimer's Day 2023: 10 Early Warning Signs And Why Timely Diagnosis Is Crucial - Expert Speaks

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia according to the World Health Organization, is accompanied by a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behaviour and social skills. September 21 is observed as World Alzheimer's Day each year.

Sep 20, 2023, 11:27 AM IST

EXCLUSIVE: World Alzheimer's Day 2023 - 10 Early Warning Signs Of Alzheimer's Disease

World Alzheimer's Day 2023: Expert tells us what are the early signs of this neurodegenerative disease and how to deal with it timely.

Sep 19, 2023, 17:18 PM IST

Nasal Immunotherapy Can Soon Help Treat Alzheimer's Disease, Claims Study

Alzheimer’s is a debilitating neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory disease that is difficult to treat. However in Alzheimer’s mouse models, the new nasal immunotherapy - anti-CD3 - reduced inflammation and improved cognition.

Sep 15, 2023, 12:15 PM IST

Probiotics Can Help Slow Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Study

Researchers found that when people with mild cognitive impairment received the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) for three months, their cognitive scores increased. This cognitive improvement was also associated with changes in their gut microbiome.

Jul 25, 2023, 13:40 PM IST

American Master Pop Vocalist Tony Bennett Dies At 96 After Battling Alzheimer's

Tony Bennett's Death: His last public appearance was with Gaga at Radio City Music Hall in August 2021.

Jul 22, 2023, 08:12 AM IST

Espresso Coffee May Prevent Alzheimer's Symptoms, Finds Lab Study

Recent research has suggested that coffee could also have beneficial effects against certain neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

Jul 21, 2023, 08:34 AM IST

People With Alzheimer's Disease May Experience Pain Differently: Study

While chronic musculoskeletal pain is common in individuals with AD, it remains largely untreated as it can go unreported due to the cognitive deficits attached to the disease.

Jun 29, 2023, 12:10 PM IST

Changes In Retina Of The Eye May Soon Help Detect Alzheimer’s: Study

The study could potentially contribute to the future development of an imaging technique with the potential to detect Alzheimer's disease with a non-invasive eye test.

Jun 19, 2023, 21:26 PM IST

Genetic Predisposition For High BP, Cholesterol Linked To Alzheimer's: Study

For every standard deviation increase in HDL cholesterol, the researchers found about 10 per cent increase in the risk of Alzheimer's. A similar increased risk was found for people with the genes responsible for higher systolic blood pressure. 

May 20, 2023, 11:45 AM IST

The Long-Term Effects Of Lack Of Deep Sleep Can Cause Stroke, Alzheimer's

Low sleep can have serious long-term effects on physical and mental health, including increased risk of depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. A recent study uncovers the link between lack of deep sleep and health, read on.

May 15, 2023, 14:47 PM IST

Social Isolation Linked To Increased Risk Of Dementia: Study

The study found a large array of associations between potentially modifiable ADRD (Alzheimer's disease and related dementias) risk factors and both loneliness and lack of social support.

Feb 25, 2023, 11:20 AM IST

Healthy Lifestyle can be a Reason for Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults: Study

Memory continuously declines as people age and the study seems to indicate that a healthy lifestyle, which particularly includes a healthy diet, can slow memory loss.

Jan 27, 2023, 09:32 AM IST

Women are at greater risk to suffer from Alzheimer's - here's why, claims study

The researchers discovered that the brains of women who had died from the condition had substantially higher amounts of complement C3, an inflammatory immune protein, than those of men who had died from the sickness.

Dec 16, 2022, 15:44 PM IST

Alzheimer's disease is best detected by blood tests, says study

One of the researchers said that distinctive blood tests may be optimal for the identification of Alzheimer's pathology or for monitoring of disease progression and therefore have different roles in clinical trials

Dec 02, 2022, 11:28 AM IST