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03 Sep 2024

Digital Dementia: What It Means And How Smartphones Can Lead To Memory Issues

Dementia is a broad term for a range of cognitive impairments that significantly affect an individual's daily functioning Recent research has highlighted the association between a sedentary lifestyle and an increased risk of developing dementia, especially in younger adults The study emphasises the importance of physical activity in both prevention and management

26 Jul 2024

Dementia Care: Tips For Caregivers And Families

Dementia presents a complex journey for families, demanding a deep understanding of the disease. Family caregivers can navigate this journey with greater confidence and compassion by acquiring knowledge about dementia, honing communication skills, and prioritising both their loved one's well-being and their own.

27 Jun 2024

Study Identifies Primary Risk Factor for Future Dementia Cases

A combination of genetic and environmental factors, including high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, education, and smoking are major risk factors for dementia.

Parkinson's disease

23 Apr 2024

Parkinson’s Disease: Age Isn’t the Sole Factor- Expert Explains Risk Factors

The intricate interaction between age, genetics, and environmental factors leads to Parkinson's disease. Read more about the disease, here.

17 Apr 2024

Is Daytime Sleeping A Potential Factor In Dementia Development, Expert Shares

Habitually sleeping well at night could result in better cognitive function and reduce the risk of dementia and psychiatric disorders.

Neurocognitive Disorder

09 Feb 2024

1 In 5 Indians Over 60 Shows Signs Of Mild Neurocognitive Disorder: Study

The findings showed that the prevalence of major neurocognitive disorder was greater with older ages The figure ranges from about 4 per cent among those aged 60-64 years to 15.2 per cent among those aged over 80 years, as per the study Major neurocognitive disorder was more prevalent among illiterate (9.3 per cent) than literate (5 per cent)

31 Jan 2024

Study Reveals How Sleeping Habits Impact Brain Health, Raise Stroke Risk

These findings add to the mounting evidence that sleep is a prime pillar of brain health.

04 Jan 2024

Disrupted Sleep In 30s May Increase Memory, Thinking Problems Later: Study

Alzheimer's disease starts to accumulate in the brain several decades before symptoms begin, understanding the connection between sleep and cognition earlier in life is critical for understanding the role of sleep problems as a risk factor for the disease.

04 Jan 2024

How Can Lifestyle Factors Reduce The Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's brings memory loss, changes in behavior, and a decline in thinking abilities.

Alzheimer's disease

29 Dec 2023

Common Gut Bacteria May Be Connected To Increased Alzheimer Risk: Study

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people globally, with numbers expected to rise sharply as demographics shift, say researchers The study opens avenues for future research, particularly exploring if eradicating this bacterium could effectively prevent Alzheimer's disease in some people

30 Nov 2023

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.

04 Nov 2023

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.

31 Oct 2023

Improving Deep Sleep Can Prevent Dementia: Study

Slow-wave sleep, or deep sleep, supports the ageing brain in many ways, say researchers Sleep augments the clearance of metabolic waste from the brain, including facilitating the clearance of proteins that aggregate in Alzheimer's disease Study findings suggest that slow-wave sleep loss may be a modifiable dementia risk factor

28 Sep 2023

Hot Flashes In Women Associated With Cardiovascular Disease, Alzheimers: 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.

25 Sep 2023

Preserving Brain Health: Expert Tips To Prevent Cognitive Decline With Ageing

Uncover expert insights on nurturing brain health and preventing cognitive decline. Learn essential practices from top neurologists to safeguard your cognitive vitality and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.

World Alzheimer's Day 2023

21 Sep 2023

World Alzheimer's Day: Expert Shares 8 Strategies To Boost Memory

Dr (Col) Joy Dev Mukherji, Vice Chairman and Head – Neurology, explains memory-enhancing strategies.

World Alzheimer’s Day 2023

21 Sep 2023

World Alzheimer’s Day: Working Out To Socialising - How To Lower Dementia Risk

Dr Rajashekar Reddi, Principal Director, Neurology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket explains lifestyle changes that may reduce Alzheimer’s risk.

World Alzheimer's Day

20 Sep 2023

World Alzheimer's Day 2023: Know Date, History, And Significance

By coming together on this day, we take a collective step towards a world where Alzheimer's disease no longer robs individuals of their memories and dignity.

World Alzheimer's Day

20 Sep 2023

World Alzheimer's Day: 10 Warning Signs And Why Timely Diagnosis Is Crucial

Doctor says early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease can vary from person to person but it usually starts after the age of 60 Memory loss is the most recognisable symptom of Alzheimer's Individuals with Alzheimer's may get lost in familiar places or lose track of time

24 Aug 2023

Adult Education May Help Middle-Aged People Lower Risk Of Dementia: Study

The study reveals people who take adult education classes have a lower risk of developing dementia five years later.

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