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Darrell Waltrip diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration at 79: What to know about the rare brain disease that can affect language, behavior and personalityDarrell Waltrip, a storied icon of NASCAR, has declared his retirement from the public eye following a diagnosis of Frontotemporal Degenera...- Alzheimer’s may affect more than brain cells — scientists discover DNA’s 3D shape is changing in ways that could reveal hidden causes of memory lossNew research reveals Alzheimer's disease alters DNA's three-dimensional organization within brain cells. These structural changes influence...
- A 2024 review investigated the ‘immortal jellyfish’ and found that it can reverse its life cycle through cellular reprogramming, revealing clues to biological rejuvenation that may also carry cancer risks in humansThe immortal jellyfish, known scientifically as Turritopsis dohrnii, possesses an extraordinary ability to reverse its life cycle when unde...
- At 75, Rajinikanth proves fitness is more than walking. Check these exercises that can help people in 70s to stay strongAt the age of 75, superstar Rajinikanth continues to showcase his vibrant spirit, marking a remarkable 51 years in the film industry. Healt...
- Researchers found how smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure may affect Alzheimer's and vascular dementia differentlyNew research indicates dementia risk factors impact the brain uniquely. Common vascular risks damage brain blood vessels and white matter. ...
- What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlifeBrain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline af...
- US scientists finally uncover how a rare longevity gene may protect the brain from Alzheimer's and the discovery could reshape future treatmentsA rare APOE2 gene variant offers protection against brain cell aging. This gene helps brain cells repair DNA damage and resist cellular agi...
- US obesity crisis: Not losing weight despite exercising? American Heart Association study reveals the surprising truth about your health beyond the scale, blood pressure and cholesterolWeight loss tips: Regular exercise offers significant health benefits, even without substantial weight loss. Increasing physical activity a...
- What is 'karyoptosis'? New study suggests scientists may have discovered how Alzhkeimer's kills brain cellsResearchers have identified a new cell death process called 'karyoptosis'. This process involves harmful proteins building up inside brain ...
- Low-cost preventive health measures offer multi-trillion-dollar economic gains by 2040: WEFThree simple preventive health measures such as making homes safer to prevent falls, increasing physical activity and expanding access to h...
- Your work performance may reveal early signs of brain disease up to 15 years before diagnosis, scientists findA new study published in Neurology suggests that declining work performance and lower earnings could be among the earliest signs of early-o...
- Bruce Willis' wife reveals heartbreaking reaction to his dementia diagnosis. All about FTD, causes and symptomsEmma Heming Willis shares the challenges of Bruce Willis' frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, revealing the actor's struggles with language ...
- Bruce Willis Dementia: What Is Frontotemporal Dementia? Here’s how it progresses, affects brain and body, and how to care for such patientsBruce Willis Dementia is progressing and has led to several restrictions. Now aged 70, Willis is unable to speak or walk and receives full-...
- Be careful about what you eat! Neuroscientist flags food items that can increase the risk of dementiaDementia is a set of conditions associated with a decline in a person's cognitive abilities, such as memory, thinking, and mental capacity ...
- Do you struggle to remember movie plots? Here’s what it could mean for your brain healthDementia gradually impairs brain function, often beginning with subtle signs like difficulty following TV shows and forgetting familiar pla...
- Covid infection accelerates dementia progression, India study showsThe researchers investigated the effects of COVID-19 on cognitive impairment in 14 patients with preexisting dementia who had suffered furt...
- What is frontotemporal dementia? Know more about the brain disorder affecting Bruce WillisFrontotemporal dementia is an umbrella term for a set of brain disorders.
- Small steps to keep diabetes at bay: Have 4 cups of tea, work out daily & quit smokingThe benefits of a healthy lifestyle are not a secret anymore.
- Decoded: Here's what causes dementiaBuild-up of urea in the brain to toxic levels can lead to brain damage and eventually dementia.
- Low levels of vitamin D can double dementia riskThey discovered that adults who were moderately deficient in vitamin D had a 53 per cent increased risk of developing dementia of any kind.
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