This new drug may win battle against Alzheimer's disease – Read
The drug SAK3 is now in the preclinical stage of drug development and clinical trials are expected to begin in the next few years, the researchers said.
Jan 27, 2017, 13:31 PM IST
Mushroom consumption good for health; prevents dementia, alzheimer's: Study
Researchers, including Vikineswary Sabaratnam from the University of Malaya in Malaysia, analysed the health benefits of edible and culinary mushrooms.
Jan 25, 2017, 13:36 PM IST
Alzheimer's disease: Meditation, music may help reverse early memory loss in older adults
For the study, researchers analysed 60 older adults who were assigned to either a beginner meditation (Kirtan Kriya) or music listening programme and asked to practice 12 minutes/day for 12 weeks.
Jan 23, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Delirium can accelerate dementia process
When people start becoming delirious, it may have a long-lasting impact on their brains, accelerating the dementia process among them, a new study has found.
Jan 21, 2017, 21:42 PM IST
Delirium can fasten dementia-related mental decline: Study
The study is the first to show the multiplying effects of delirium, that affects a quarter of older patients, and dementia in these people, researchers said.
Jan 21, 2017, 17:41 PM IST
People who develop hypertension at older phase may have decreased risk of dementia
The study further reveals that individuals developing blood pressure at the age of 80 or more, possess lesser risk of getting exposed to dementia.
Jan 17, 2017, 17:52 PM IST
Couch potatoes at dementia risk same as those with genes
Approximately 47.5 million people worldwide are living with dementia and the numbers are expected to surge to 115.4 million by the year 2050.
Jan 11, 2017, 23:58 PM IST
Want to keep ageing, dementia at bay? Learn more languages!
Being bilingual `makes the brain more efficient and economical with its resources.
Jan 10, 2017, 07:42 AM IST
This is how dementia patients can manage agitation – Read
The research builds upon previous studies demonstrating that art, music, and other similar therapies can effectively reduce symptoms of dementia without medication.
Jan 08, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
Residing near high-traffic roadways elevates demetia risk
They examined records of more than 6.5 million Ontario residents aged 20-85 to investigate the correlation between living close to major roads and dementia, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
Jan 06, 2017, 12:40 PM IST
Road pollution can cause dementia? Scientists say yes!
The scientists came to this conclusion after tracking all the adults living in Ontario, Canada—about 6.6 million people—over the course of a decade from 2001 to 2012.
Jan 05, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
Sauna baths frequently may ward-off dementia risk
In a 20-year follow-up study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, men taking a sauna four to seven times a week were 66 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those taking a sauna once a week.
Dec 17, 2016, 18:33 PM IST
'Life Flows On': A film dedicated to dementia, elderly care
"Life Flows On", a film dedicated to Global Dementia Challenge and Elderly Care, will release in select cities on Friday.
Oct 20, 2016, 18:47 PM IST
Soon, 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 IST
Prostate cancer treatment increases risk of dementia in men
A new study conducted by the researchers of Penn Medicine found that a common hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer increases the risk of developing dementia in men, regardless of their age.
Oct 14, 2016, 23:54 PM IST
Things you can do to prevent dementia!
Dementia is a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes which is caused by brain disease or injury.
Oct 13, 2016, 23:35 PM IST
Study identifies everyday factors that may trigger dementia risk
In a recent study, experts have created a shortlist of environmental factors that may possibly contribute to our risk of developing dementia.
Oct 12, 2016, 20:46 PM IST
Mental disorder: Warning signs, importance of early intervention!
Learning about mental illnesses, their developing symptoms, or early warning signs and taking swift action can help.
Oct 10, 2016, 14:12 PM IST
Caffeine consumptions may decrease risk of dementia, says study
A new study suggests that older women who consume coffee daily may have a lower risk of dementia.
Oct 06, 2016, 00:01 AM IST
Alzheimer's disease: Ten signs and symptoms
How do you tell if and when a person's forgetfulness becomes serious and should be checked?
Sep 21, 2016, 09:14 AM IST
