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Frailty and other age-related diseases could be prevented and significantly reduced in older adults. (Photo: Pixabay)

Beat the risk of frailty with healthy heart

The researchers analysed uncontrolled high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels and being a current smoker.

21 May 2018 4:42 PM

Finding link between gut and brain

The new research focuses on the influence of gut microbes on two types of cells that play a major role in the central nervous system.

17 May 2018 11:51 AM

It is generally accepted that exercise can delay the onset of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise does not delay decline in people with dementia:study

There are about 10 million new dementia cases each year.

17 May 2018 10:42 AM

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Here's how dementia patients can live a better life

The study also found that demographic factors were not associated with quality of life in people with dementia.

09 May 2018 1:20 PM

Dementia affects around 850,000, with Alzheimer's disease making up between 60 and 80 per cent of cases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Anxiety may cause dementia, meditation can slash risk, says study

Study, by University of Southampton, believe ‘internal stress’ caused by anxiety may accelerate cognitive ageing, leading to dementia.

03 May 2018 4:46 PM

Although dressing is a simple activity we do every day, the same is a challenge for people with dementia (Photo: AFP)

Dementia patients can get dressed independently thanks to smart wardrobe

This can give caregivers respite while ensuring dignity and independence of the patients.

02 May 2018 5:47 PM

Anxiety in middle age linked to dementia later

The current study isn't designed to explain how anxiety and dementia might be connected.

01 May 2018 9:29 AM

There are things in our surroundings like music that helps to activate regions of the brain spared by it. (Photo: Pixabay)

Music calls up Alzheimer-free regions of brain

People with dementia are confronted by a world that is unfamiliar to them, which causes disorientation and anxiety.

30 Apr 2018 6:04 PM

In 2010, the US Institute of Medicine called for four in five hospital nurses to have at least a bachelor’s degree by 2020. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fewer dementia patients die after surgery when nurses more educated

Patients and families may want to go to hospitals where more nurses have college degrees.

28 Apr 2018 5:23 PM

Researchers focused on links between levels of cognitive function and crash risk among older drivers. (Representational Image: AP)

Study finds link between cognitive function and crash risk

They also assessed the link between changes in cognitive function over time and later risks of crashes.

26 Apr 2018 4:20 PM

It could be that these medications are being prescribed for very early symptoms indicating the onset of dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Some antidepressants may be linked to dementia: study

Anticholinergic drugs block certain nerve impulses to reduce spasms of the bladder muscles.

26 Apr 2018 3:36 PM

Potentially inappropriate or unnecessary medications included sleeping tablets, pain drugs, depression drugs and acid reflux drugs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dementia patients likely to take unnecessary medicines: study

These medications are typically recommended for short term use but are commonly used long term by people with dementia.

22 Apr 2018 2:19 PM

The findings indicate that heavy drinking and alcohol use disorders are the most important risk factors for dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does alcohol cause dementia?

The findings from the study are published in the journal Lancet Public Health.

16 Apr 2018 2:00 PM

Reducing sedentary behaviour may be a possible target for interventions designed to improve brain health in people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds sitting for too long may increase dementia risk

MTL thinning can be a precursor to cognitive decline and dementia in middle-aged and older adults.

14 Apr 2018 5:17 PM

Dementia risk high for people who sit too much

The researchers found that sedentary behaviour is a significant predictor of thinning of the MTL which has an impact on forming memories.

13 Apr 2018 2:46 PM

Menopause is defined as the age at last menstrual cycle. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds women who enter menopause late in life less likely to get dementia

Study found that those who entered menopause naturally, but later than average, fared better in ‘verbal memory’ tests.

12 Apr 2018 11:40 AM

Simple test could help doctors diagnose degenerative brain diseases

A new study's findings suggest that doctors should measure the blood pressure and heart rate of patients after they stand up.

29 Mar 2018 2:01 PM

It is a kind of chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury. (Photo: Pixabay)

Slower walking can lead to Dementia: Study

People who had a poorer ability to think and make decision were also more likely to be diagnosed with dementia.

24 Mar 2018 3:42 PM

Beet compound may help treat Alzheimer's: study

The discovery could lead to the development of drugs that may alleviate some of the long-term effects of the disease.

20 Mar 2018 7:14 PM

When the highly fit women did develop dementia, they developed the disease an average of 11 years later than women who were moderately fit. (Photo: Pixabay)

Physically fit women 90 per cent less likely to develop dementia

This indicates that negative cardiovascular processes may be happening in midlife that could increase dementia risk much later in life.

15 Mar 2018 4:54 PM

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