Researchers found that mentally active sedentary behaviours such as reading or desk work may help lower dementia risk, especially in middle age
Experts say chronic loud snoring linked to obstructive sleep apnea may affect brain health over time, while snoring alone is not proven to directly cause dementia
The healthier you are, the more the chances that you can push back cognitive decline
Experts stress early diagnosis, lifestyle changes, and awareness to protect brain health in a rapidly ageing population
Those who received the shingles vaccine were 20 per cent less likely to develop the disease than those who were unvaccinated
Though some of the factors contributing to the illness cannot be altered, including age, sex and genetics, some are under one's control. Alcohol consumption, physical activity and smoking could be controlled.
From diet and exercise to sleep, sensory health, and social connection, protecting your brain starts long before old age
A recent study finds that six specific depressive symptoms in midlife may increase the risk of dementia later in life by nearly 50 per cent
A recent large-scale study on adults over 70 has uncovered a powerful connection between music and cognitive health. The research indicates that regularly listening to music can decrease dementia risk
A study published in BMJ Mental Health reveals that the risk of developing dementia increases sharply with each additional psychiatric disorder
The research, based on brain autopsy cases, established a strong association between higher PM2.5 levels and severe Alzheimer's neuropathology, suggesting a direct link between environmental factors and brain damage leading to cognitive decline
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Dementia causes a decline in cognitive abilities, causing severe impairment in functioning independently
SSRIs may accelerate cognitive decline in dementia patients, with escitalopram showing the worst effects, Swedish study reveals
It was found that the cocktail reduced the level of proteins that can cause the build-up of sticky plaques in the brain
The research, led by Stanford University’s School of Medicine, examined the health records of over 280,000 older adults in Wales, UK, aged 71 to 88
A study conducted on the population of Spain’s Catalonia showed that, while the risk of dementia is only 4% for those with prior atrial fibrillation diagnosis, it is higher in those diagnosed below the age of 65, while it was not seen in patients over the age of 70
The gut-brain axis—a bidirectional communication system between the gut and brain, involving the nervous system, immune system, hormones, and gut microbiome—is believed to play a crucial role in regulating mood, cognition, and overall brain function
A Canadian study reveals stroke survivors face a 76% higher risk of dementia, highlighting the need for more research on preventing dementia alongside efforts to reduce the risk of a second stroke
A study has found that people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 have a higher chance of developing dementia especially if they are obese
An estimated 10.6 per cent of patients who experienced a fall were later diagnosed with dementia, and since a fall could be an early sign of undiagnosed dementia, researchers recommend cognitive screening for seniors who experience one
A study conducted showed that nearly one in five dementia cases could be attributed to vision impairment, while another proved that untreated high blood pressure can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s
Most cases of preventable dementia are caused by hearing loss and high LDL cholesterol
Older adults with dementia exhibit financial 'symptoms' up to 6 yrs before diagnosis
The scientists found that carrying these gene mutations doubles the risks of Covid-19
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