Highly educated people less likely to develop Alzheimer's, says study
A study claims that highly educated people are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
Dec 08, 2017, 17:55 PM IST
MIND diet may lower risk of Alzheimer's by 53%
A Mediterranean-style diet, called MIND, may lower your risk of developing cognitive impairment.
Nov 20, 2017, 19:24 PM IST
Sleep apnoea may increase alzheimer's risk in elderly
Alzheimer's disease is a "progressive neurodegenerative disorder" that destroys memory and other important mental functions, researchers from New York University said.
Lack of glucose in brain may predict Alzheimer's risk
Chronic episodes of a dip in the sugar levels in the brain may trigger the onset of cognitive decline, especially memory loss leading to Alzheimer's disease, researchers warned.
Feb 01, 2017, 21:13 PM IST
Traditional Indian diet dramatically cuts Alzheimer's risk
While consumption of meat, sweets, and high-fat dairy products that characterise a Western diet significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, traditional Indian diet is associated with reduced risk of the most common form of dementia, says a study.
Aug 28, 2016, 00:38 AM IST
Physical activities can cut Alzheimer's risk
Dancing, gardening and walking help in improving brain volume and doing these activities regularly reduces the risk of Alzheimer's by 50%.
Mar 12, 2016, 12:02 PM IST
Blood test for Alzheimer's disease comes a step closer
The findings, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, suggests that a routine blood test can reveal Alzheimer's risk and IQ measurements.
Feb 09, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
Young Alzheimer's risk carriers show altered brain function
Young adults with genetically-increased Alzheimer's risk have altered activation patterns in a brain region that is crucial for spatial navigation, a study has found.
Oct 25, 2015, 14:10 PM IST
Air pollution may increase Alzheimer's risk
Higher levels of air pollution may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease in those who carry a gene associated with the debilitating brain disorder, suggests new research.
Sep 25, 2015, 11:08 AM IST
