Disrupted Sleep In 30s May Increase Memory, Thinking Problems Later: Study
Alzheimer's disease starts to accumulate in the brain several decades before symptoms begin, understanding the connection between sleep and cognition earlier in life is critical for understanding the role of sleep problems as a risk factor for the disease.
Jan 04, 2024, 14:00 PM IST
DNA: If not fit...then how will India be hit...how the people of the village got trapped in the web of diseases
DNA: If not fit...then how will India be hit...how the people of the village got trapped in the web of diseases
Jul 12, 2023, 23:58 PM IST
Dementia, Alzheimer's causes can be linked to social isolation: Study
There has been increasing evidence that social isolation is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), which is a growing public health crisis globally
Feb 02, 2023, 10:30 AM IST
Ignoring cholesterol, glucose levels at 35 may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study
Although high LDL has been consistently associated with AD risk in many previous studies, the link between HDL and AD was inconclusive
Mar 31, 2022, 15:30 PM IST
Writing tests could help predict Alzheimer's disease: Study
In the study published in The Lancet EclinicalMedicine, the researchers found that older adults who were more repetitive in word usage, made spelling errors, and missed words like "the," "is" and "are" even when they were cognitively normal were more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease later.
Feb 02, 2021, 18:23 PM IST
Vikram Phadnis' second film to deal with dementia
He is also gearing up for his first fashion show of 2019.
Jan 23, 2019, 14:53 PM IST
Imbalance in pH levels may cause Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease that affects 50 million people worldwide has no cure or no drugs.
Aug 04, 2018, 10:40 AM IST
Anti-epileptic drugs may up Alzheimer's, dementia risk
Anti-epileptic drugs are the main type of treatment for most people with epilepsy that aims to stop seizures from happening.
Apr 10, 2018, 17:41 PM IST
New imaging agent may guide therapy for brain diseases
Researchers have developed a new imaging agent that could help guide and assess treatments for people with various neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Apr 03, 2018, 17:41 PM IST
Compound in beetroot may help treat Alzheimer's
A new study has revealed that a compound found in beetroot that gives its distinctive red colour ould help in treating Alzheimer's disease.
Mar 22, 2018, 10:50 AM IST
Exercise may lower Alzheimer's risk
The study suggests that the lower the fitness level, the faster the deterioration of vital nerve fibres in the brain.
Feb 15, 2018, 18:34 PM IST
Aerobic exercises may boost cognitive skills, delay Alzheimer's
The WHO also suggested older adults perform muscle-strengthening exercises on at least two or more days a week.
Jan 27, 2018, 16:19 PM IST
Turmeric can improve memory and mood, reduce Alzheimer's risk: Study
It also has been suggested as a possible reason that senior citizens in India have a lower prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and better cognitive performance.
Jan 24, 2018, 18:28 PM IST
Anxiety - An early indicator of Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that causes the decline of cognitive function and the inability to carry out daily life activities.
Jan 13, 2018, 14:38 PM IST
Boost for Alzheimer's treatment through diabetes drug?
This is the first time that a triple receptor drug has been used which acts in multiple ways to protect the brain from degeneration.
Jan 01, 2018, 12:32 PM IST
Lack of sleep boosts levels of Alzheimer's proteins: Study
Levels of the protein rise, potentially setting off a sequence of changes to the brain that can end with dementia, researchers said.
Dec 30, 2017, 14:44 PM IST
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
Alzheimer's, dementia can be tracked early with this tool
Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions in the elderly.
Dec 04, 2017, 16:43 PM IST
Bill Gates makes 100 million investment to eliminate Alzheimer's
With rapidly rising numbers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the disease is taking a growing emotional and financial toll as people live longer, Gates told Reuters in an interview.
Nov 13, 2017, 18:39 PM IST
This is how youngsters can help elderly fight Alzheimer's
There were also some signs suggesting improvements in participants` conditions.Principal investigator Sharon Sha noted that the finding of safety wasn`t surprising, given that blood-plasma infusions have long been in widespread use for other indications and are considered extremely safe.
Nov 05, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
