Love playing action video games? Your brain health is at risk
Previous studies have shown that hippocampus depletion puts a person at risk of developing brain illnesses and diseases ranging from depression to schizophrenia, Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Alzheimer's disease.
Aug 08, 2017, 19:35 PM IST
Can moderate drinking keep dementia at bay?
While drinking alcohol in excess is associated with many health hazards, new research has found that older adults who consume alcohol moderately on a regular basis are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia or other cognitive impairments than non-drinkers.
Aug 02, 2017, 20:38 PM IST
This is how regular physical activity can help prevent dementia – Read
In the study, physical exercise led to stable cerebral choline concentrations in the training group, whereas choline levels increased in the control group.
Jul 23, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
Sleep problems may signal Alzheimer's risk: Study
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 08, 2017, 17:28 PM IST
Breakthrough using atomic science can treat Alzheimer's
British researchers have succeeded in revealing the atomic structure of one of the abnormal filaments that lead to Alzheimer's disease, a study has said.
Jul 06, 2017, 23:39 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
Human enzyme may help find cure for Alzheimer's disease
A human enzyme that can unravel protein aggregates the hallmark of a number of neurodegenerative diseases has been identified by scientists.
Jun 28, 2017, 23:02 PM IST
Protect your brain from Alzheimer's risk; eat foods enriched with extra-virgin olive oil!
In a study published in the journal Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, researchers show that the consumption of extra-virgin olive oil reduces the formation of amyloid-beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain - classic markers of Alzheimer's disease.
Jun 24, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
Walking can make you fit, brisk walk may keep you disease-free: Study
Researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US studied about 93 members of a parental history Alzheimer's risk study group.
Jun 23, 2017, 18:39 PM IST
African plant extract could help treat Alzheimer's disease: Study
The new study has shown that the extract taken from the leaves, stem and roots of Carpolobia lutea could help to protect chemical messengers in the brain which play a vital role in functions, including memory and learning.
Jun 21, 2017, 20:29 PM IST
Consuming western diets may spike risk of Alzheimer's in people with associated gene
The findings revealed that when APOE4-carrying mice were fed a Western-like diet high for 12 weeks, they showed increased deposits of beta-amyloid protein plaques – a marker for inflammation – in their brains.
Jun 14, 2017, 17:24 PM IST
Consume foods rich in omega-3 to reduce Alzheimer's risk!
Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
May 20, 2017, 12:26 PM IST
Your saliva can predict risk of Alzheimer's disease!
Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder with no cure and few reliable diagnostic tests.
May 19, 2017, 18:04 PM IST
Owen Wilson's father Robert Wilson dies at 75
Actor Owen Wilson's father Robert Wilson has passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was 75.
May 06, 2017, 15:15 PM IST
Gene mutation may speed up memory loss in Alzheimer's patients
According to researchers, people with Alzheimer's risk, who have the gene mutation called the BDNF Val66Met allele, or the Met allele may have a more rapid decline of memory and thinking skills.
May 05, 2017, 00:37 AM IST
Researchers identify new genetic variants linked to extreme old age
A new study has identified new rare genetic variants in chromosomes 4 and 7 associated with extreme longevity.
Apr 26, 2017, 18:50 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
This new test can predict onset of Alzheimer's disease
A new study led by an Indian-origin scientist has revealed that a novel test based on genetic information can predict Alzheimer's risk.
Mar 22, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
Scientists identify gene linked to brain ageing
US researchers have identified a common genetic variant that causes normal brain ageing in older people by up to 12 years.
Mar 17, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
