Can a Mediterranean diet reduce dementia chances? Study reveals startling facts
Can a healthy diet reduce dementia chances? While in the past some studies have indicated so, a new study found that a Mediterranean diet - considered healthy - is not linked to a reduced risk of dementia
Oct 13, 2022, 14:28 PM IST
Dementia can be predicted 10 years in advance: Study
According to the Lancet Commission, early intervention for hypertension, smoking, diabetes, obesity, depression and hearing loss may slow or prevent disease development, researchers said.
Sep 04, 2018, 15:49 PM IST
Computer brain-training can reduce dementia in elderly by 29%: Study
A computerised brain training program reduces risk of dementia among older adults by 29 per cent, a 10-year study claims.
Nov 20, 2017, 19:31 PM IST
Computer brain training beneficial for seniors, may cut dementia risk
The computerised speed training task is designed to improve the speed and accuracy of visual attention.
Nov 18, 2017, 14:29 PM IST
Playing video games could reduce risk of dementia in older adults: Study
Previous studies have shown video games as an effective treatment for people suffering from depression and have also analysed their efficacy in improving one's learning skills.
Nov 17, 2017, 14:06 PM IST
High BP in 40s may put women at increased dementia risk
Women who have high blood pressure in their 40s are 73 percent more likely to develop dementia than women who have stable normal blood pressure.
Oct 06, 2017, 12:53 PM IST
Chronic pain may increase dementia risk in elderly
The study, led by researchers from the University of California San Francisco, showed that people who suffer from chronic pain tend to have diminished attention capacity and impaired memory.
Jun 06, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
Volunteering may help prevent dementia: Study
Researchers tracked 1,001 people - all of whom retired in 2010 - over a five-year period, monitoring them for the development of cognitive problems.
May 15, 2017, 00:41 AM IST
Good relationships linked to lower dementia risk
The researchers analysed a decade of data that followed 10,055 core participants from ELSA who were dementia-free at the start of the study in 2002-2003.
May 03, 2017, 00:25 AM IST
Sauna baths frequently may ward-off dementia risk
In a 20-year follow-up study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, men taking a sauna four to seven times a week were 66 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those taking a sauna once a week.
Dec 17, 2016, 18:33 PM IST
Depressed oldies can be at dementia risk
The study further reveals that conditions associated with dementia such as memory loss and impairment of two brain functions may also follow.
May 01, 2016, 21:05 PM IST
Be a bit unpredictable at times to boost memory
Episodic memories are those associated with autobiographical events such as a past birthday party or first trip to an amusement park. This type of memory is crucial to our ability to accurately retell stories.
Mar 31, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
Dementia risk in US lowest among Asian Americans: Study
In between were Latinos and Pacific Islanders with an average annual rate of 19.6 cases per 1,000, and Whites with 19.3 per 1,000.
Feb 11, 2016, 12:52 PM IST
