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No equipment or brain games. Just 2 minutes hand exercises to boost brain health and prevent DementiaNeurologist Suraj Malhan proposes simple two-minute hand exercises to boost brain health. These movements stimulate multiple brain areas si...
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...
Harvard-trained doctor lists 8 daily habits for stronger bones, a healthier heart and sharper brain between 24–45Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained doctor, highlights crucial daily habits for adults aged 25 to 45. These habits build a strong foundatio...
Delhi court rejects I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel's plea for interim bailA Delhi court has denied interim bail to Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of I-PAC. Chandel is jailed in a money-laundering case linked to a coal...
Brain health startup Ivory develops 'treadmill test' for brain; focusses on cognitive health in IndiaThe AI-powered startup offers cognitive assessments measuring attention, memory, and executive function, providing users with benchmarked s...
Silent heart condition raises alarm in Australia as undetected Atrial Fibrillation linked to surge in severe strokesA silent heart condition, Atrial fibrillation, affects many Australians. It significantly raises stroke risk. Researchers are pushing for e...
Old age brain disease risk depends on what you eat today: Study finds the diet type that can helpA long-term study from Sweden suggests that diet may play a role in lowering dementia risk, especially for people with a genetic predisposi...
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...
'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...
Dementia risk got you worried? Start these 7 healthy habitsAdopting brain-friendly lifestyle habits—like staying active, eating well, and managing stress—can significantly lower your chances of deme...
Air pollution exposure linked to higher dementia risk, major study findsA new study links air pollution to a higher risk of dementia. Researchers reviewed many studies with millions of people. They found that PM...
Can anxiety lead to dementia in older adults? Study raises concernsA new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that older adults with chronic anxiety are up to three ti...
Viagra may improve brain functions, prevent dementia: Oxford StudySildenafil, known as Viagra, may help prevent memory-related problems by improving cerebral blood flow and blood vessel function, reducing ...
Vitamin D deficiency may lead to colon cancer and dementia, reports. How can you protect yourself?Vitamin D is crucial in many ways including prevention of dementia and colon cancer. Taking supplements is critical for some individuals in...
NIMHANS & Dementia India Alliance ink MoU to promote the cause of dementiaNIMHANS and DIA signed a MoU to collaborate on dementia care with an aim to improve the quality of life for persons with dementia and their...
What is Frontotemporal Dementia? Know about the condition Bruce Willis has been diagnosed withOn February 16, veteran Hollywood actor Bruce Willis’ family revealed that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The family’s...
Sleeping six hours or less in middle age linked to increased risk of dementia, says new studyTime spent sleeping is linked to risk in older adults, but it is unclear whether it is also true for younger age groups.
Looking ahead: A class of antibiotics may help treat common form of dementiaFrontotemporal dementia, the most common type of the syndrome, begins between ages 40 and 65.
Gardening, singing & reading can keep mind active, and lower dementia riskBeing physically and mentally active in middle age can go a long way.
Good news: Now, dementia can be predicted 10 years in advanceDementia is a major cause of disability in older adults worldwide, and no effective treatment is currently available.