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
Not all brain training games are equal; one type may lower dementia risk by 25%, long-term study findsBrain training and dementia: New research reveals brain training can delay dementia diagnoses. A long-term study followed older adults for ...
10 Feb, 2026, 01.55 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
This diet can cut dementia risk even in people genetically vulnerable to Alzheimer’s, 34-year study revealsA recent study in Nature reveals that adhering to a Mediterranean diet can significantly lower dementia risk, even for those genetically pr...
25 Aug, 2025, 07.40 PM IST
Hormone pills that ease the effects of menopause linked to dementia, says new studyA nationwide study from Denmark suggests that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be associated with a higher risk for dementia, although...
29 Jun, 2023, 03.57 PM IST
Secret to better health: Brisk walk for 30 minutes can keep heart disease & dementia at bayA study suggests hastening your walk to live a better life.
22 Oct, 2022, 06.24 PM IST
Chronic depression can hurt your brain. Timely treatment can lower risk of dementia, says studyIn some cases, dementia can affect people in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
18 Oct, 2022, 06.24 PM 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
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
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
- Brain training may keep dementia at bay
Sydney, Nov 14 (IANS) Computer-based brain training can improve memory and mood in older adults with mild cognitive impairment -- one of st...
14 Nov, 2016, 04.27 PM IST