AIIMS study observes Mild Behavioural Impairment as precursor of Dementia
The study named `Behavioural issues in late life may be the precursor of dementia - A cross-sectional evidence from memory clinic of AIIMS, India` conducted by the Department of Geriatric medicine also stressed on multimorbidity, diabetes and urinary incontinence to be significantly associated with MBI.
Jun 18, 2020, 19:59 PM IST
Taller men may have lower dementia risk in old age: Study
For the findings, published in the journal eLife, researchers analysed data on 666,333 Danish men born between 1939 and 1959, including 70,608 brothers and 7,388 twins, from Danish national registries.
Feb 12, 2020, 14:14 PM IST
New drug to protect against Alzheimer: Study
This drug could help activate these mechanisms that support nerve health and prevent dementia.
Sep 10, 2019, 16:13 PM IST
Married people less likely to experience dementia
Divorcees are about twice as likely as married people to develop dementia, the study indicated
Aug 29, 2019, 17:04 PM IST
Stress in middle age increases Alzheimer risk in women: Study
According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in 6 women over age 60 will get Alzheimer's disease, compared with 1 in 11 men.
Aug 07, 2019, 17:49 PM IST
Being socially active linked to lower dementia risk
For the analysis, the research team focused on the relationships between social contact at age 50, 60 and 70, and subsequent incidence of dementia, and whether social contact was linked to cognitive decline, after accounting for other factors such as education, employment, marital status and socioeconomic status.
Aug 06, 2019, 15:04 PM IST
Spicy diet linked with dementia
People of normal body weight may be more sensitive to chili intake than overweight people, hence the impact on memory and weight.
Jul 23, 2019, 17:06 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
Dementia symptoms peak in winter and spring: Study
The association between season and cognitive function remained significant even when the data were controlled for potential confounders, including depression, sleep, physical activity, and thyroid status, the researchers noted.
Sep 06, 2018, 10:50 AM 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
'Star Trek' star Nichelle Nichols diagnosed with dementia
Nichols started her career as Uhura in "Star Trek" on the TV series in the '60s.
Aug 11, 2018, 15:47 PM IST
Saliva test can predict burnout risk
The study involved comparing the work-related stress and cortisol levels of burnout patients with those of healthy employees.
Jun 17, 2018, 14:49 PM IST
Smoking, diabetes linked to dementia risk
A study suggests that smoking and diabetes can increase the risk of calcium deposits in a part of brain ultimately increasing the risk of memory loss.
Jun 13, 2018, 20:28 PM IST
Is there a link between hypertension and dementia? Scientists say yes
The research indicates that patients with high blood pressure are at a higher risk of developing dementia
Jun 13, 2018, 11:56 AM IST
Brain's memory area might be associated with anxiety, depression
An area of the brain, commonly linked with memory and dementia, could also yield important clues about a range of mental health illnesses including addiction, anxiety and depression, a study has found.
Apr 16, 2018, 12:00 PM IST
Sitting for too long may increase dementia risk: Study
Sitting for too long may increase the risk of dementia in middle-aged adults, according to scientists, including one of Indian origin.
Apr 13, 2018, 13:22 PM IST
ALS, rare dementia share genetic link: Study
Researchers have identified genetic links between a fatal neuromuscular disorder and a rare form of dementia that may help in potential treatment for both disorders.
Apr 11, 2018, 10:57 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 brain cells in the old? Study stokes debate
People as old as 79 may still generate new brain cells, US researchers said Thursday, stoking fresh debate among scientists over what happens to our brains when we age.
Apr 06, 2018, 14:12 PM IST
Physically-fit women 90% less likely to develop dementia, says study
A new study shows that physically-fit middle-aged women are 90 percent less likely to develop dementia as compared to those who were moderately fit.
Mar 15, 2018, 15:56 PM IST
