Grey Market: India is ageing faster than its care systems can keep up. A new wave of startups is trying to bridge that gapA growing number of cases of memory loss and dementia have highlighted India’s lack of early intervention and eldercare support, as the cou...
05 Apr, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Are you taking too many medicines? Study says stopping some drugs could be safe for this age groupFrail seniors and those with limited life expectancy may not need all their long-term medications. A global review indicates that carefully...
27 Mar, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Green tea: The cardiologist-recommended daily beverage for heart and brain healthCardiologists endorse green tea for daily consumption. Its antioxidants combat inflammation and improve blood flow, benefiting heart health...
30 Nov, 2025, 04.04 PM IST
Shocking health benefits of being a grandparent — doctors say it could add years to your lifeBeing a grandparent can make elderly people healthier and happier. Spending time with grandkids reduces stress, keeps them active, and impr...
09 Sep, 2025, 12.55 AM IST
Aayush Wellness expands nutraceutical product portfolioAayush Wellness introduced a new capsule for cognitive function. The company expands its nutraceutical line to address memory and focus iss...
14 Jul, 2025, 03.01 PM IST
Common diabetic drug Metformin may become a wonder drug to keep people young; Study finds promising results in monkeysA recent study has shown that metformin, a diabetes medication, may slow ageing in monkeys by preserving cognitive function and delaying ti...
23 Sep, 2024, 12.28 PM IST
Research suggests specific blood molecules can replicate benefits of exercise in brainResearchers at the University of Queensland have found that an injection of specific blood molecules can replicate the benefits of exercise...
17 Aug, 2023, 08.04 PM IST
Leafy greens can keep dementia at bay. Study claims vitamin K is secret weapon to sharpen your memory in old ageVitamin K, which is found in leaf green vegetables, is often considered good for brain health.
13 Apr, 2022, 05.24 PM IST
Trouble focusing after Covid? Oxford study finds that even after mild infection your brain may shrink, rewire or get damagedThese changes have been observed after several months of the Covid infection.
09 Mar, 2022, 10.54 AM IST
People aged above 70 with hearing difficulties report memory loss during COVID lockdown: UK study"The impact of social isolation has been massive on the elderly population, but our survey shows that people with hearing impairment have b...
17 Mar, 2021, 05.45 PM IST
How to put your money matters in order if dementia strikesDementia causes a progressive loss of memory and cognitive function which, over time, diminishes ‘legal capacity’ to undertake any financia...
24 Nov, 2020, 10.08 AM IST
A glass a day may keep the doctor away: Stock up on booze to ward off dementiaEight alcoholic drinks a week for women and 15 for men can help reduce the rate of cognitive decline.
02 Jul, 2020, 06.25 PM IST
Walnut wonder: Eat this superfood to lose weightA diet rich in walnuts may not increase the risk of obesity in healthy adults.
17 Oct, 2018, 06.00 PM IST
Air pollution affects brain too, hits maths skills: StudyA new study indicates air pollution affects the brain so much that people, especially the elderly, could struggle for words or to complete ...
28 Aug, 2018, 01.05 PM IST
Drinking a cup of tea every day can keep dementia awayRegular consumption of tea lowers the risk of cognitive decline in the elderly by 50 per cent.
17 Mar, 2017, 01.13 PM IST
Sleeping with dentures may double pneumonia riskWearing dentures while sleeping can double the risk of pneumonia in elderly, scientists have found.
08 Oct, 2014, 05.34 PM IST
Yoga may boost your brainpower: StudyHatha yoga three times a week for eight weeks improved sedentary older adults' performance on cognitive tasks that are relevant to everyday...
19 Aug, 2014, 04.11 PM IST