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In warmer climates, the impact of air pollution is exacerbated.

Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study

Worldwide, about seven percent of people over 65 suffer from Alzheimer's or some form of dementia.

19 Sept 2018 4:30 PM IST

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New research reveals mitochondrial gene that protects against dementia

The find could lead to better treatment options for the condition.

24 Sept 2018 11:35 AM IST

Over a period of ten years, the people who work harder were more likely to suffer atrial fibrillation (AF) - a condition that causes dangerous irregular heartbeat. (Photo: Pixabay)

Working overtime could kill you, says new study

Working for more than 50 hours a week increases risk of heart failure and stroke.

23 Aug 2017 4:52 PM IST

Research that was conducted at Los Angeles found that when compares to brain scans; the eye test was just as successful at spotting the amount of plaque build-up in their brains (Photo: Pixabay)

Now, eye test to spot Alzheimer's disease 20 years in advance

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai developed an eye test as a non-invasive method that can detect Alzheimer's much before...

19 Aug 2017 3:53 PM IST

Chronic gum inflammation, known as periodontitis, is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimers disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Long lasting gum disease may up risk of Alzheimer's, says study

Recent studies have suggested that chronic periodontitis might contribute to a decline in thinking ability.

19 Aug 2017 10:36 AM IST

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Bad eyesight sign of dementia risk: study

18 Aug 2017 2:22 PM IST

Study is based on the hypothesis that jogging stimulates the brain and preserves memories (Photo: Pixabay)

Running during teenage years keeps dementia at bay later

Study says people who run in their teens are far less likely to develop dementia later in their lives.

16 Aug 2017 11:43 AM IST

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Heart disease risk in middle age tied to dementia later

This study showed associations, but doesn't prove that treating risk factors actually decreases risk.

9 Aug 2017 7:15 PM IST

The risk, it turns out, is greater in people who already have a gene which makes them susceptible to Alzheimers disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Snoring can increase chances of getting dementia

Experts say risk is increased in people who have a gene making them susceptible to Alzheimer's.

9 Aug 2017 10:28 AM IST

Mini-human brains grown in the lab may halt Alzheimers disease

Mini-human brains grown in the lab may halt Alzheimer's disease

According to researchers process involves transforming skin cells into neurons, which are then 3D printed into...

8 Aug 2017 11:48 AM IST

Blood pressure variation is significantly associated with the development of all-cause dementia, vascular dementia, and Alzheimers disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Blood pressure fluctuations linked to dementia, says study

According to researchers daily variation in blood pressure may cause changes in brain's structure contributing to...

8 Aug 2017 10:27 AM IST

Mushrooms help delay development of age-related neurodegeneration. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating mushrooms reduces risk of Dementia and Alzheimer's

The boiactive compound in mushrooms protects neurotoxic stimuli that results in the disease

25 Jan 2017 10:50 AM IST