Sleeping 7 to 8 hours may help protect your brain from dementia, says studyNew research reveals a sweet spot for sleep, suggesting 7 to 8 hours nightly can reduce dementia risk. This study, analyzing millions, also...
08 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Major brain disease risk can be avoided: Long-term research reveals the one type of training that actually worksA long-term study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that a specific type of brain training focused on visual processing...
14 Feb, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Researchers find a single daily routine could lower Alzheimer's riskA new study says physical activity may help lower the risk of dementia as people get older. The research looked at how staying active in mi...
28 Nov, 2025, 09.51 PM IST
Apollo doctor approves: One valuable life skill to delay common brain-damaging disease by yearsDr. Sudhir Kumar, a senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, emphasized that a certain everyday skill, when practiced regularly, ...
07 Nov, 2025, 10.34 PM IST
'Dementia can start in your legs': Bengaluru neurosurgeon explains how inactive muscles can trigger cognitive declineNeurosurgeon Arun L Naik highlights a crucial link between leg health and brain function. Weak leg muscles can accelerate cognitive decline...
19 Oct, 2025, 05.08 PM IST
Dementia symptoms, treatment: Frequent coffee, loneliness, attending concert raise risks. Check full list of factorsThere are some habits which increase the chances of developing dementia. Some of these are surprising.
07 May, 2024, 02.38 AM IST
Does my dog have dementia? New research throws light on canine cognitive dysfunctionIt is generally seen in dogs over eight years old, but can occur in ones as young as six.
27 Aug, 2022, 05.38 PM IST
Air pollution can reverse benefits of exercise, lead to dementia & memory problemsThe heavier you breathe, the more air pollutants you draw in.
28 Feb, 2022, 06.24 PM IST
How exercising during even moderate air pollution levels can harm your brainNew studies raise questions about how to balance the undeniable health gains of working out with the downsides of breathing in bad air and ...
28 Feb, 2022, 10.17 AM IST
It's not too late: Have oily fish every week, ditch processed food & get physically active to keep dementia at bayA healthier heart can protect your brain too.
27 Jan, 2022, 06.25 PM IST
Do you have parents in their 70s? Get them moving to keep dementia at bay, says new studyThe study explains why late life physical activity is key to retaining your memory.
13 Jan, 2022, 06.25 PM IST
Alzheimer's: Exercise may reduce brain inflammation, helping to protect us from the diseaseThe study's researchers looked at 167 men and women who participated in the Rush Memory and Aging Project. This is a long-term project at R...
25 Nov, 2021, 10.45 AM IST
Move to the mountains: Air pollution can increase the risk of dementia, says new studyThe study identified a link between PM2.5 or smaller and dementia.
06 Aug, 2021, 06.27 PM IST
Gardening, singing & reading can keep mind active, and lower dementia riskBeing physically and mentally active in middle age can go a long way.
21 Feb, 2019, 04.00 PM IST
Losing too many kilos? Being underweight may increase risk of dementiaIndia tops the global chart in being underweight and is home to over 40% of the world’s underweight population.
17 Apr, 2018, 01.11 PM IST
Now, cognitive training can significantly reduce risk of dementiaThe mental exercise called 'speed of processing' showed benefits up to 10 years after participants underwent the programme.
21 Nov, 2017, 06.43 PM IST
Exercise may boost brain function in dementia says researchAccording to the research carried out on 329 people, exercise was found to improve cognitive functioning in elderly people.
04 Dec, 2013, 01.46 PM IST