Dementia
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HIV drug may be a potential treatment for dementia: Study
Health | May 31, 2022, 11:24 PM 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, 07:38 PM ISTCranberries can improve vascular health and may in part contribute to the improvement in brain perfusion and cognition.
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How exercise keeps dementia at bay
Health | Apr 14, 2022, 09:24 PM ISTPhysical activity or exercise is proven to have many benefits. A latest study has found that physical exercise can also help in keeping dementia at bay.
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'I don't have dementia, am perfectly fine': Randhir Kapoor counters Ranbir Kapoor's claims on health
Celebrities | Apr 01, 2022, 11:26 AM ISTRanbir Kapoor recently said that after watching Rishi Kapoor's last film Sharmaji Namkeen recently, Randhir Kapoor wanted to call him up and speak to him. He also said that his uncle is in the early stages of dementia.
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A simple blood test may spot early signs of dementia
Health | Oct 13, 2021, 12:36 PM ISTThrough extensive studies in humans, mice and cell cultures, the researchers identified three microRNAs whose levels were associated with mental performance.
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High pollution levels increase dementia risk: Study
Science | Aug 05, 2021, 03:55 PM ISTIn the UW-led study, a small increase in the levels of fine particle pollution (PM2.5 or particulate matter 2.5 micrometers or smaller) averaged over a decade at specific addresses in the Seattle area was associated with a greater risk of dementia for people living at those addresses.
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Study suggests excess coffee consumption could increase risk of dementia
Lifestyle | Jul 27, 2021, 11:40 AM ISTIt's a favourite first-order for the day, but while a quick coffee may perk us up, new research from the University of South Australia showed that too much could be dragging us down, especially when it comes to brain health.
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Loneliness puts elders at risk of dementia, heart disease or stroke
Health | Mar 08, 2021, 12:24 PM ISTDepression is biological in nature and often needs medication. Loneliness, on the other hand, is the feeling of not 'being connected' and lack of affection in current relationships. Loneliness is an important indicator of social well being and feeling isolated.
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Consuming dietary soy may reduce dementia risk: Study
Health | Oct 23, 2020, 08:28 PM ISTThe study, published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: TRCI, reported that elderly Japanese men and women who produce equol--a metabolite of dietary soy created by certain types of gut bacteria--display lower levels of white matter lesions within the brain.
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Managing pulse pressure can prevent dementia
Health | Jun 24, 2020, 08:10 PM ISTIn a paper published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience, researchers have outlined a pulse-pressure-induced pathway of cognitive decline that sheds light on why previous treatments for dementia may have failed.
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Repetitive negative thinking linked to dementia risk
Lifestyle | Jun 09, 2020, 08:24 AM ISTPersistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease, finds a new UCL-led study. In the study of people aged over 55, published in Alzheimer's and Dementia, researchers found 'repetitive negative thinking.
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Air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
Lifestyle | Apr 01, 2020, 06:12 AM ISTPeople continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, warn researchers.
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Taller men may have lower dementia risk in old age: Study
Science | Feb 12, 2020, 05:49 PM ISTMen who are taller may have a lower risk of dementia later in life, according to a Danish study. Finding ways to identify individuals at risk of dementia can help people take preventive measures, or plan for their future care, the researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark noted.
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Being socially active linked to lower dementia risk
Lifestyle | Aug 04, 2019, 11:46 PM ISTThe researchers found that increased social contact at age 60 is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing dementia later in life.
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Spicy diet linked with dementia: Study
Lifestyle | Jul 23, 2019, 04:56 PM ISTThe study showed that those who consumed in excess of 50 grams of chili a day had almost double the risk of memory decline and poor cognition.
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Commonly prescribed drugs may increase the risk of dementia : Study
World | Jun 25, 2019, 04:07 PM ISTDrugs widely prescribed to treat a variety of conditions including gastrointestinal disorders and bladder conditions may significantly increase the risk of dementia in older adults.
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Late onset of menstruation may raise dementia risk, finds study
Lifestyle | Mar 31, 2019, 08:23 AM ISTWomen who went through natural menopause before age 47 had a 19 per cent greater risk of dementia than women who went through menopause at age 47 or older.
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Skinny fat may predict dementia, Alzheimer's risk, says study
Health | Jul 05, 2018, 02:34 PM ISTSkinny fat people tend to have a normal weight and BMI, but not enough muscle and thus at high risk of health complications, such as Type-2 diabetes and heart diseases.
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Hypertension may cause dementia, says study
Health | Jun 13, 2018, 10:39 PM ISTPhysicians still lack procedures for assessing progression markers that could reveal pre-symptomatic alterations and identify patients at risk of developing dementia.
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Researchers develop iPhone app to detect dementia symptoms early
Health | Jun 10, 2018, 05:57 PM ISTThe free iTUG app can detect walking impediments indicative of possible dementia by measuring a user's walking speed and time, among other factors.