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The ground-breaking discovery shows the first decisive evidence of the disorder in wild animals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ground-breaking discovery shows Alzheimer's in dolphins

The study was headed by Professor Simon Lovestone from the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

25 Oct 2017 12:21 PM

The strong link with dementia suggests blood thinners are responsible for lowering risk, but clinical trials would be needed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Anti-stroke drugs also protect against dementia: study

The strong link with dementia suggests blood thinners are responsible for lowering risk, but clinical trials would be...

25 Oct 2017 8:46 AM

Taking precaution now will vastly improve life for people with dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Delayed word processing may predict Alzheimer's risk

Study wanted to see if there were anomalies in brain activity during language processing in MCI patients which could...

21 Oct 2017 5:15 AM

Neurological diseases are widespread both in high-income and low-income countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Neurological disease deaths up 36 per cent in 25 years: study

Neurological diseases are widespread both in high-income and low-income countries.

14 Oct 2017 11:48 AM

With over 850 million women entering or having already entered menopause, this is a problem that needs to be addressed immediately. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women more susceptible to Alzheimer's because of menopause: Study

With over 850 million women entering or having already entered menopause, this is a problem that needs to be addressed...

12 Oct 2017 9:49 AM

Dementia is a syndrome characterized by deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior and daily functioning. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elderly with dementia at risk for inappropriate medications

Dementia is a syndrome characterized by deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior and daily functioning.

8 Oct 2017 4:33 AM

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Sleep is key to improving health mentally and physically

Find also out how poor sleep can lead to dementia.

5 Oct 2017 8:49 AM

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Women with high blood pressure in their 40s at increased risk of...

The findings may help better further understand how changes in blood pressure affects the risk of dementia.

5 Oct 2017 6:33 AM

In a study covering more than 800,000 people, they found that walking through life alone increased the chances of Alzheimers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Marriage can make you crazy, but it deters dementia too: study

Being widowed after extended co-habitation also took a toll, boosting the odds of mental slippage by about 20 percent.

29 Nov 2017 8:01 AM

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Vitamin D deficiency could increase risk of dementia, says study

28 Nov 2017 6:40 AM

There is more benefit to drinking coffee than harm. (Photo: Pixabay)

Three coffees a day linked to more health than harm: study

There is more benefit to drinking coffee than harm.

23 Nov 2017 4:42 AM

Scientists have found that 6weeks of intense exercise showed significant improvements in what is known as high-interference memory. (Photo: Pixabay)

You can actually sweat your way to a better memory

Turns out, working up a sweat isn't just good for making you happier and calmer; it's also the secret to a better...

23 Nov 2017 4:22 AM