Alzheimer's may vanish by drinking this 'miracle mix'
The drink, called Souvenaid is aimed at treating the root cause of Alzheimer's, which is the loss of brain synapses.
Delayed word processing may predict Alzheimer's risk
Researchers studied the brain activity of a group of 25 patients to establish how quickly they processed words shown to them on a computer screen.
Oct 20, 2017, 17:23 PM IST
This is how menopause triggers Alzheimer's
According to neuroscientists, depleting levels of the hormone cause a decline in a key neuroprotective element in the female brain, which then raises their risk of developing the disease.
Alzheimer's disease strikes Pakistan; more than two million affected
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour changes and the disease is rapidly spreading globally.
Sep 27, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
Multi-gene test found effective in predicting Alzheimer's disease
In a new test, a research team has found that combining the effects of over two dozen genetic variants help in predicting which cognitively normal older adults will go on to develop Alzheimer's dementia.
Suffering from Alzheimer's disease? You may be a patient of Type 3 diabetes
Some other symptoms of this disease include memory loss that disrupts daily life, challenges in solving problems, confusion in time and place, problems with speaking or writing, poor judgement, withdrawal from social life, and mood changes.
Sep 21, 2017, 16:14 PM IST
Alzheimer's disease looms as elderly population in India rises: Report
The elderly population growing at a faster rate of three per cent may up the burden of Alzheimer's in India, as the disease primarily occurs in patients over the age of 65.
Sep 20, 2017, 18:10 PM IST
Japan restaurant lets dementia patients serve customers to raise awareness ahead of World Alzheimer's Day
Japan is a global frontrunner in confronting dementia, the cost of which has been estimated at one percent of the world’s gross domestic product.
Sep 18, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
Want to reverse signs of ageing? Put your dancing shoes on!
It also helps increase balance as well as improve sensorimotor, visual and vestibular information – the three involved sensory systems.
Aug 26, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
Alzheimer's may be detected years before symptoms appear – thanks to this new eye test
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the US found that Alzheimer's disease affects the retina similar to the way it affects the brain.
Aug 20, 2017, 15:39 PM IST
Inability to smell could expose you to Alzheimer's disease
Researchers say that the damage to brain associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) occurs up to 20 years before symptoms start showing.
Aug 17, 2017, 18:18 PM IST
Country pop star Glen Campbell dies at 81
US country and pop singer Glen Campbell has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's, his family said on the musician's official Facebook account. He was 81. A string of celebrities have paid tribute to him on social media.
Aug 09, 2017, 19:43 PM IST
Lack of sleep leads to Alzheimer`s disease
According to researchers, treating conditions like sleep apnea and hypopnea (shallow breathing) might lower the risk of dementia or at least slow its progression.
Jul 19, 2017, 14:16 PM IST
Disrupted sleep may predict Alzheimer's risk
While amyloid is a protein that can fold and form into plaques, Tau is a protein that forms into tangles. These plaques and tangles are found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease.
Jul 06, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
Brain's immune cells linked to Alzheimer's, schizophrenia
Microglia are a type of macrophage, white blood cells found throughout the body that can destroy pathogens or other foreign materials.
Jun 01, 2017, 23:15 PM IST
Scientists grow 'brain cells on a chip' that could help treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Researchers said that such implants can help the brain recover after damage due to an accident, stroke or degenerative neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
May 16, 2017, 22:25 PM IST
You thought sugary soft drinks were bad? Diet soda could be worse! - This is why
Both sugary and diet drinks correlated with accelerated brain ageing, according to the findings published in two separate studies.
Apr 21, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
This new drug may prevent brain cells from dying!
Scientists have discovered a drug that may help prevent neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson'.
Apr 20, 2017, 20:40 PM IST
Researchers find natural compound to help fight Alzheimer's
The natural compound, called Rapamycin, was first discovered in the soil of Easter Island in the South Pacific Ocean.
Apr 06, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
Alzheimer's disease linked to fatty acids in brain, says study
Currently it is thought that the main reason for developing memory problems in dementia is the presence of two big molecules in the brain called tau and amyloid proteins, researchers said.
Mar 23, 2017, 17:58 PM IST
