Dementia
- World
Indian-origin neurologist’s UK study to revolutionise dementia diagnosis
London: An Indian-origin neurologist is part of a world-class research team in the UK that has been awarded a major grant this week to build on recent breakthroughs in potential dementia blood…
- World
Alzheimer’s market to reach USD 16 bn in 2030: Report
New Delhi: The Alzheimer’s disease market is projected to reach USD16 billion in 2030, according to a report on Friday. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019, the number of…
- Lifestyle
Adults with ADHD three times more likely to develop dementia, research finds
New Delhi: Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than those without the mental disorder, researchers have found. Adult ADHD reflects a neurological process that…
- Featured News
Sept 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day: Never too early or late to learn about the disease
India has surpassed China in its population growth. The average life expectancy has also increased up to 70-75 years. More than 20% population of belongs to the age group of over 60…
- Health
How keeping a healthy heart is key to ward off Alzheimer’s, dementia risk
London: Maintaining proper heart health will not only keep cardiovascular diseases at bay, but also preserve brain metabolism — key to ward off the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, suggests a study.…
- Health
Indian-origin scientists identify 11 risk factors for developing dementia
London: A team of Indian-origin scientists has identified 11 risk factors, mostly modifiable, for developing dementia — a condition affecting about 50 million people worldwide and projected to triple by 2050. The…
- Lifestyle
Adult education can help middle-aged people lower dementia risk
Tokyo: Middle-aged and senior citizens in adult education have a 19 per cent lower risk of developing dementia five years later, according to a new study. The results also showed that participants…
- Health
Common heart rhythm disorder more likely to cause dementia in women than men
New York: Women with atrial fibrillation progress more rapidly to cognitive impairment and dementia than men with the heart rhythm condition, according to research. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm…
- Health
High BP in men in their 30s linked with dementia risk in their 70s
New Delhi: Having high blood pressure in your 30s is associated with worse brain health around age 75 like high dementia risk, especially for men, a new study has revealed. The research,…
- Health
Over 10 million older adults in India likely have dementia: AI study
New Delhi: More than 10 million older adults aged 60 or over in India may have dementia, comparable to the prevalence rates for countries such as the US and the UK, according…
- Health
Study finds timely treatment of depression can lower risk of dementia
Philadelphia: An increased risk of dementia has long been linked to depression, and now a new study offers proof that, in some patient populations, prompt treatment of depression may reduce dementia risk.…
- Health
Schizophrenia might enhance dementia risk 2.5 times
Washington: According to a study, people with psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia than those who do not have a psychotic disorder. The new systematic…
- Lifestyle
Walking 10,000 steps per day reduces risk of dementia, cancer: Research
Sydney : Researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia and the University of Southern Denmark discovered that walking 10,000 steps per day reduces the risk of dementia, heart disease, cancer, and…
- Health
Lithium may decrease risk of developing dementia: Study
London: Researchers have identified a link suggesting that lithium could decrease the risk of developing dementia, affecting nearly 10 million people every year. With more than 55 million people living with dementia…
- World
Putin may be suffering from dementia, Parkinson’s disease: Report
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin may be suffering from a brain disorder caused by dementia, Parkinson’s disease or ‘roid rage’ resulting from steroid treatment for cancer, a media report said citing…
- 1
- 2