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Many countries prompted by World Health Organisation have recently adopted the Global action plan, 2017-2025, on the public health response to dementia.

Resist the stigma of dementia, let elderly live well if they can

The global campaign this year is to talk about dementia which is necessary to erase the stigma attached to it and spread...

18 Sept 2019 1:16 AM IST

MRI analysis in patients with stroke-related, small vessel disease, helped predict problems with thinking, memory and even dementia. (Photo: ANI)

Now, MRIs can predict dementia related to strokes

Advanced MRI brain scan can predict stroke-related dementia.

14 Sept 2019 11:27 AM IST

Low blood pressure in old age is generally beneficial for health. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

High blood pressure directly linked to onset of dementia

A new research shows that treating high BP can help slow down age-related cognitive decline.

6 Sept 2019 12:58 PM IST

According to experts, mild dehydration is often cause for temporary anxiety and depression. However, in case of chronic conditions, it is advised to see a medical professional at the earliest. By arrangement

Everything You Need to Know About Hydration and Mental Health

Hydration is critical to our overall well-being and mental health

14 Sept 2021 9:40 PM IST

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...

15 March 2018 4:54 PM IST

Being bilingual has reportedly helped autistic kids handle multiple tasks relatively better than monolingual kids. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are some benefits of raising multilingual childre

Indians born and brought up in America often feel embarrassed to make their children learn the native language.

12 March 2018 7:54 PM IST

The longer-term effects of exercise were seen in the POMC neurons, which improve glucose metabolism when activated (Photo: AFP)

Exercise may improve thinking in sedentary seniors with cognitive...

Study found exercise improved executive function, which involves person's ability to regulate behaviour, organize ideas...

20 Dec 2018 4:40 PM IST

Located at Kala Ghoda, Poetry by Love & Cheesecake has started a new initiative called #TheCoffeExchange.

Coffee could fight Parkinson's and dementia, says study

Scientists discover two compounds in the beverage that prevent toxic accumulation of proteins in brain.

11 Dec 2018 7:46 PM IST

Scientists grow first adult-like human heart muscle. (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 IST

The Bombay high court held the state responsible for students admission.

Court to decide on ailing man's assets

Daughter, husband, maidservant were accused of siphoning his cash.

28 May 2018 1:29 AM IST

The Victorian Supreme Court had found both of them guilty of fatally poisoning the victim Sam Abraham with cyanide-laced orange juice in February. (Representational Image)

Drinking orange juice could slash risk of dementia by 50 per cent,...

Study found men who drank a small glass of orange juice were 47 per cent less likely to have difficulty remembering.

10 Dec 2018 3:12 PM IST

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

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...

17 May 2018 11:51 AM IST