Dementia
- Education and Career
Study links depression with high risk of dementia in both mid and later-life
New Delhi: Depression can significantly raise the risk of dementia both in middle age as well as among those aged 50 and above, according to a study. Dementia affects over 57 million…
- Science
Just 5 minutes of exercise daily can ward off dementia risk in elderly: Study
New Delhi: Just five minutes of exercise, that is moderate to vigorous, daily can help the elderly stave off the risk of dementia, according to a study. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins…
- Health
Societal inequality may reduce brain health: Study
New Delhi: Socio-economic disparities may cause changes in brain structure and connectivity associated with ageing and dementia, according to a study on Friday. The study, led by an international team of researchers…
- 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…