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
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
Kundalini Yoga May Benefit Elderly Women Who Are At Risk For Alzheimer's: Study
The study found that Kundalini yoga increases activity in a region of the brain impacted by stress and associated with memory decline.
Jul 27, 2023, 13:22 PM IST
Women Health: Early Menopause Can Make Females Prone To Alzheimer's, Claims Study
Hormone therapy improves many severe symptoms related to menopause and has been hypothesised to also prevent cognitive impairment.
Apr 04, 2023, 21:56 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
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
Common drugs may up pneumonia risk in Alzheimer's patients
The sedative nature of benzodiazepines may increase the risk of pneumonia by increasing the aspiration of saliva or food into the lungs, the researchers said.
Apr 11, 2017, 00:28 AM IST
FDA clears genetic test to predict Alzheimer's, Parkinson's diseases
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed 23andMe, a genetic testing company, to market its "controversial" direct-to-consumer tests for assessing the risk for 10 diseases or conditions, including Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease.
Apr 08, 2017, 23:59 PM IST
Alzheimer's disease: Some warning signs that everyone should keep in mind
There are many reasons for memory loss, including deficiency of vitamin B12, and brain, thyroid, kidney, or liver disorders.
Nov 18, 2016, 18:14 PM IST
Blocking brain inflammation could treat Alzheimer's
In addition, the activity of the molecules regulating the numbers of microglia correlated with the severity of the disease.
Jan 08, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
Jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory loss
Glutathione deficiencies produce redox changes in brain cells. Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons, which leads to alterations in the oxidation state of atoms and may affect brain metabolism and inflammation.
Oct 31, 2015, 09:46 AM IST
