Why Women Are More Prone To Alzheimer’s?
By adopting these lifestyle changes, individuals, particularly women, can take proactive steps to reduce their dementia risk and enhance their brain health.
Sep 22, 2024, 15:05 PM IST
Probiotics Can Help Slow Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Study
Researchers found that when people with mild cognitive impairment received the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) for three months, their cognitive scores increased. This cognitive improvement was also associated with changes in their gut microbiome.
Jul 25, 2023, 13:40 PM ISTMusic Can Prevent Cognitive Decline: Study Outlines How
A study led by European universities revealed that music practice and active listening could prevent working memory decline. Such activities promoted brain plasticity, and they were associated with grey matter volume increase.
Apr 19, 2023, 10:17 AM ISTHigh blood sugar may lead to cognitive decline: Study
The team from Imperial College London in the UK and Peking University in China used data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) for their analysis.
Jan 29, 2018, 18:14 PM ISTHere's a way to prevent cognitive decline
Many risk factors for atherosclerosis can be modified by following a healthy diet, getting enough physical activity, avoiding tobacco products and other strategies.
Sep 08, 2017, 17:52 PM ISTEpisodes of low blood pressure in middle age associated with cognitive decline, dementia later!
The findings suggest that these temporary episodes – known as orthostatic hypotension – may cause lasting damage, possibly because they reduce needed blood flow to the brain.
Mar 12, 2017, 23:22 PM ISTConcussions may accelerate Alzheimer's disease: Study
Of particular note was that these brain abnormalities were found in a relatively young group, with the average age being 32 years old.
Jan 15, 2017, 17:46 PM ISTExercise may help individuals with Parkinson's disease!
Parkinson's disease -- a neurodegenerative disease that impacts movement, often including tremors -- affects nearly seven to 10 million persons around the world, according to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
Nov 16, 2016, 13:52 PM ISTHigh body mass index linked to cognitive decline in older adults!
Researchers have found that a higher body mass index can also negatively impact cognitive functioning in older adults.
Oct 18, 2016, 14:57 PM ISTSoon, a sensor to detect vitamin B12 deficiency!
Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Oct 18, 2016, 14:00 PM ISTAttention middle-aged! Physical exercise in midlife can improve cognitive function later in life
The research, carried out by a team from the universities of Helsinki, Jyväskylä and Turku, was a long-term follow-up of 3050 twins from the Finnish Twin Cohort, which looked at an association between midlife moderately vigorous physical activity and cognitive function.
Sep 19, 2016, 12:16 PM ISTYour Facebook, Twitter posts may hold clues to your health
Researchers found that many adult Facebook and Twitter users are willing to share their social media data and medical data for research purposes.
Oct 14, 2015, 16:50 PM IST