Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Dementia After Retiring due to Aphasia
Bruce Willis' acting career began in the early 1980s with roles in films like 'The Verdict', 'Blind Date' and 'Sunset'.
Feb 17, 2023, 15:19 PM IST
Exclusive: What is Frontotemporal Dementia That 'Die Hard' Actor Bruce Willis has? Check Causes and Symptoms
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is one of the less common types of dementia. As experts point out, FTD is one of the categories of dementia that affect the frontal, temporal, and/or both the lobes of the brain
Feb 17, 2023, 13:55 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
Thyroid problems linked to increased risk of dementia: Research
As per the study, the risk of developing dementia was even higher for people whose thyroid condition required thyroid hormone replacement medication.
Dec 29, 2022, 16:01 PM IST
Covid-19: Dementia linked with coronavirus-related death in a large study
Although SARS-CoV-2 has changed over time and vaccination has greatly improved the prognosis of individuals who contract Covid-19 in general, "further studies are needed to identify, prevent, and treat risk factors for mortality of this disease," said researchers.
Dec 21, 2022, 14:15 PM IST
Can Alzheimer's be diagnosed even before patients experience any symptoms? Study's PATHBREAKING claim
Elevated levels of two proteins - beta-amyloid, which forms plaques in the brain, and tau - in combination with cognitive impairment have previously formed the basis for diagnosing Alzheimer's.
Nov 12, 2022, 12:00 PM IST
Alzheimer’s Disease: Poor sleep to zero exercise - 5 daily habits that are increasing your risk of dementia
The most common form of dementia in older adults, Alzheimer's disease affects people's memory and over a prolonged period of time, they forget to perform the most simple task. Here are 5 daily habits that might just be making you prone to this developing this form of dementia in later life.
Nov 11, 2022, 08:20 AM IST
Study: Talking therapies can benefit people with dementia
A new study has found that talking therapies can be helpful for people with dementia. Read the story to find more.
Oct 14, 2022, 18:53 PM IST
Strawberries may help fight Alzheimer's: Study
A bioactive compound found in strawberries called pelargonidin may be associated with fewer neurofibrillary tau tangles in the brain. Tau tangles are one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.
Aug 01, 2022, 15:08 PM IST
Randhir Kapoor denies having Dementia, says Ranbir Kapoor is 'entitled to say what he wants'
Rishi Kapoor battled Leukaemia (blood cancer) for two years. The actor par excellence underwent treatment for it in New York for a year but breathed his last on April 30, 2020.
Apr 01, 2022, 08:21 AM IST
Kareena Kapoor’s dad Randhir Kapoor is suffering from dementia, reveals nephew Ranbir Kapoor
"My uncle Randhir Kapoor, who is going through an early stage of dementia, came to me after the film and said, `Tell dad that he is amazing, and where is he, let's call him'", says Ranbir Kapoor.
Mar 31, 2022, 15:53 PM 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
Lithium may decrease risk of developing dementia: Study
Dementia is the leading cause of death in elderly Western populations, but no preventative treatments are currently available. More than 55 million people worldwide have dementia, with Alzheimer's disease the most common form.
Mar 21, 2022, 11:07 AM IST
World Alzheimer's Day: 'Noise pollution increases risk of dementia'
Each year, September 21 is commemorated as World Alzheimer's Day, and Alzheimer's disease has been found to be the commonest cause of dementia.
Sep 21, 2021, 12:16 PM IST
World Alzheimer’s Day 2021: Australian researchers identify likely cause of disease
A probable cause of Alzheimer's disease was the leakage from the blood into the brain of fat-carrying particles transporting toxic proteins. The findings are published in the journal PLOS Biology.
Sep 21, 2021, 12:04 PM IST
Long COVID may spike early risk of dementia
Apart from neurological symptoms associated with Covid-19 like the loss of taste and smell, Atri said those who have long Covid should also be on the lookout for "mental fog, problems with attention and concentration, more effortful mental activities, maybe forgetfulness". There can also be sleep issues and anxiety.
Sep 13, 2021, 15:38 PM IST
Air pollution associated with higher risk of dementia
The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Environmental Health Perspectives’. In the UW-led study, a small increase in the levels of fine particle pollution (PM2.5 or particulate matter 2.5 micrometres or smaller) averaged over a decade at specific addresses in the Seattle area was associated with a greater risk of dementia for people living at those addresses.
Global dementia cases may triple by 2050: Study
Each year, an estimated 10 in every 100,000 individuals develop dementia with early-onset (prior to age 65). This corresponds to 350,000 new cases of early-onset dementia per year, globally.
Jul 29, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
Global dementia cases may triple by 2050: Study
Each year, an estimated 10 in every 100,000 individuals develop dementia with early-onset (prior to age 65). This corresponds to 350,000 new cases of early-onset dementia per year, globally.
Jul 29, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
Older people who have experienced falls should be screened for Alzheimer`s: Study
The findings, available online in the Journal of Alzheimer`s Disease, suggest that older people who have experienced falls should be screened for Alzheimer`s and that new strategies may be needed to reduce the risk of falling for people in the disease`s early stages.
Sep 15, 2020, 23:04 PM IST
