Study Identifies Primary Risk Factor for Future Dementia Cases
A combination of genetic and environmental factors, including high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, education, and smoking are major risk factors for dementia.
Jun 27, 2024, 14:00 PM IST
Parkinson’s Disease: Age Isn’t the Sole Factor- Expert Explains Risk Factors Of The Neurodegenerative Illness
The intricate interaction between age, genetics, and environmental factors leads to Parkinson's disease. Read more about the disease, here.
Apr 23, 2024, 18:01 PM IST
Is Daytime Sleeping A Potential Factor In Dementia Development, Expert Shares Risks
Habitually sleeping well at night could result in better cognitive function and reduce the risk of dementia and psychiatric disorders.
Apr 17, 2024, 16:21 PM IST
1 In 5 Indians Over 60 Shows Signs Of Mild Neurocognitive Disorder: Study
Given an estimated 138 million adults over 60 years of age in India, these estimates suggest approximately 24 million and 9.9 million older adults in India are living with mild and major neurocognitive disorders, respectively, revealed the study published in the journal PLOS One.
Feb 09, 2024, 12:24 PM IST
Study Reveals How Sleeping Habits Impact Brain Health, Raise Stroke Risk
These findings add to the mounting evidence that sleep is a prime pillar of brain health.
Jan 31, 2024, 20:50 PM IST
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
How Can Lifestyle Factors Reduce The Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's brings memory loss, changes in behavior, and a decline in thinking abilities.
Jan 04, 2024, 13:43 PM IST
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
Excess Of 'Good Cholesterol' Levels May Increase Risk Of Dementia: Study
Researchers from Monash University in Australia explained that the very high levels of HDL-C were uncommon and not diet related, but more likely to reflect a metabolic disorder.
Nov 30, 2023, 13:56 PM IST
Improving Deep Sleep May Help Avoid Dementia: Study
Slow-wave sleep, or deep sleep, supports the ageing brain in many ways, and we know that sleep augments the clearance of metabolic waste from the brain, including facilitating the clearance of proteins that aggregate in Alzheimer's disease.
Nov 04, 2023, 14:00 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
Hot Flashes In Women Associated With Cardiovascular Disease, Alzheimer's: Study
Study shows that when hot flashes occur during sleep, it may be early indicators of a woman's increased risk for Alzheimer's, and, the more hot flashes, the greater the disease risk.
Sep 28, 2023, 15:25 PM IST
Preserving Brain Health: Expert Tips To Prevent Cognitive Decline With Ageing
Uncover expert insights on nurturing brain health and preventing cognitive decline. Learn essential practices from top neurologists to safeguard your cognitive vitality and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.
Sep 25, 2023, 18:32 PM IST
World Alzheimer's Day: Expert Shares 8 Strategies To Boost Memory
Dr (Col) Joy Dev Mukherji, Vice Chairman and Head – Neurology, explains memory-enhancing strategies.
Sep 21, 2023, 15:47 PM IST
World Alzheimer’s Day 2023: Working Out To Socialising - How To Lower Dementia Risk
Dr Rajashekar Reddi, Principal Director, Neurology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket explains lifestyle changes that may reduce Alzheimer’s risk.
Sep 21, 2023, 11:07 AM IST
World Alzheimer's Day 2023: Know Date, History, And Significance
By coming together on this day, we take a collective step towards a world where Alzheimer's disease no longer robs individuals of their memories and dignity.
Sep 20, 2023, 12:04 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
Adult Education May Help Middle-Aged People Lower Risk Of Dementia: Study
The study reveals people who take adult education classes have a lower risk of developing dementia five years later.
Aug 24, 2023, 19:40 PM IST
Loss Of Smell May Signal Towards Alzheimer’s Risk: Study
The study reveals that the gene variant associated with this increased risk of Alzheimer’s is called APOE e4.
Jul 29, 2023, 15:43 PM IST
