Dementia
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Surprisingly overlooked warning signs of dementia, according to a medical expert
Health | September 30, 2025 13:25 ISTDementia is more than Alzheimer’s, with early signs like mood changes, paranoia, or social withdrawal often overlooked. Dr Samant Darshi highlights the need for memory clinics in India to detect symptoms early, support caregivers, and provide holistic dementia care.
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Breathing toxins: The link between air pollution and dementia
Health | July 29, 2025 15:29 ISTYour brain may be more vulnerable than you think. A new study shows how everyday air pollution could quietly increase your risk of dementia. Here’s what to know.
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Walking THESE many steps a day can lower risk of death, dementia, depression; finds Lancet study
Health | July 26, 2025 19:20 ISTAre you still walking 10,000 steps everyday? Need not do that anymore. A Lancet study found that walking only 7,000 steps a day could lower overall death risk, dementia, and depression. Read on to know more about the study.
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Treatment for high blood pressure may help reduce risk of dementia, finds clinical trial
Health | April 22, 2025 16:20 ISTA new study found that addressing high blood pressure issues can help lower the risk of developing cognitive impairment and dementia. The study was published in the journal 'Nature Medicine' and included researchers from The University of Texas, US. Read on to know more.
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Adding THESE 5 foods to your mom’s diet can reduce risk of Dementia
Health | September 08, 2024 17:56 ISTKnow about these five essential foods that can help reduce the risk of dementia when added to your mom's diet. Boost brain health naturally with these nutrient-rich options.
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Anxiety in older adults may triple risk of developing dementia: Study
Health | July 25, 2024 9:02 ISTStudy links chronic anxiety to tripled dementia risk, especially in those aged 60-70. However, managing anxiety could significantly lower the risk, suggesting a potential preventive approach for dementia.
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Hormone therapy for breast cancer may be linked with lower dementia risk: Study
Health | July 17, 2024 6:49 ISTStudy suggests hormone therapy for breast cancer may reduce the risk of dementia, especially in younger women. Researchers call for personalised treatment plans based on age and race.
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What is the impact of dementia on sleep? Know how to deal with it
Health | June 28, 2024 19:00 ISTDementia has several impacts on sleep. In this article, we have explained how dementia affects sleep and ways to deal with it. If you want to stay away from the issue then you must follow these tips.
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What is Alzheimer's Disease? Know causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of Dementia
Health | June 10, 2024 9:44 ISTKnow the intricacies of Alzheimer's Disease, from its causes to symptoms, treatment, and prevention strategies. Explore the complexities of dementia and gain insights into managing and potentially mitigating its impact on loved ones and society.
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Vigorous physical activity could lower risk of dementia among people with high BP: Study
Health | June 07, 2024 18:40 ISTNew study suggests vigorous exercise may lower dementia risk in older adults with high blood pressure, while those younger than 75 seemed to benefit more.
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No Smoking Day 2024: Know how smoking can lead to higher risk of dementia
Health | March 13, 2024 12:57 ISTSmokers beware! Smoking raises dementia risk. Learn how smoking harms the brain & get expert tips to quit smoking and protect your brain health.
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Sitting daily over 10 hours may develop dementia in adults, finds study
Health | September 15, 2023 13:14 ISTThe study has revealed that a sedentary lifestyle with a lot of sitting and lying down, with very little to no exercise accumulated over the day didn’t matter as much as the total time spent sedentary each day.
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Dementia: Signs you should never ignore
Health | June 01, 2023 16:05 ISTDementia is the leading cause of death, while Alzheimer’s causes more than two thirds of cases.
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Exposure to air pollution can increase risk of dementia, according to a study
Health | April 14, 2023 12:24 ISTGlobally, dementia affects more than 57 million people, and the number of cases is growing. Evidence shows that increasing air pollution can be a causal factor.
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‘Bone health is linked with dementia’ reveals a newly published study
Health | March 24, 2023 20:00 ISTPeople with low bone density may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those with high bone density, as per a recent study.
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AI study finds over 10 million elderly Indians have dementia
Health | March 12, 2023 14:30 ISTA new study published in the journal Neuroepidemiology reveals that over 10 million older adults aged 60 or more in India may have dementia. The study utilized artificial intelligence (AI) and revealed a dementia prevalence rate of 8.44%, equivalent to 10.08 million older adults in India.
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International Women's Day 2023: Lifestyle habits for women to reduce dementia risk
Health | March 07, 2023 13:30 ISTInternational Women's Day 2023: Dementia is a condition that can impact an individual's quality of life. However, there are simple lifestyle changes that women can adopt to help lower their risk of developing this condition.
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Diabetes, heart disease increase dementia risk: Study
Health | June 19, 2022 22:27 ISTType 2 diabetes, heart diseases and stroke, so-called cardiometabolic diseases, are some of the main risk factors for dementia.
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HIV drug may be a potential treatment for dementia: Study
Health | May 31, 2022 23:24 ISTMaraviroc could be used off-label to help restore middle-aged memory loss in mice, as well as reverse the cognitive deficits caused by HIV infection.
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Eating cranberries may help improve memory, ward off dementia
Health | May 19, 2022 19:38 ISTCranberries can improve vascular health and may in part contribute to the improvement in brain perfusion and cognition.
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