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28 Jan 2025

Researchers Develop Voice-Based Tool For Early Alzheimer's Detection

A new voice-based framework by researchers offers hope for early detection of Alzheimer’s, addressing global concerns over cognitive decline.

04 Jan 2024

Disrupted Sleep In 30s May Increase Memory, Thinking Problems Later: Study

Alzheimer's disease starts to accumulate in the brain several decades before symptoms begin, understanding the connection between sleep and cognition earlier in life is critical for understanding the role of sleep problems as a risk factor for the disease.

12 Jul 2023

DNA: If not fit...then how will India be hit...how the people of the village got trapped in the web of diseases

DNA: If not fit...then how will India be hit...how the people of the village got trapped in the web of diseases

02 Feb 2023

Dementia, Alzheimer's causes can be linked to social isolation: Study

The study found a large array of associations between potentially modifiable ADRD risk factors and both loneliness and lack of social support Individuals who smoked more, excessively drank alcohol, experienced sleep disturbances, didn't exercise - all had greater odds of being lonely In the research, increased regular participation in physical exercise with other people was associated with a reduced sense of loneliness

31 Mar 2022

Ignoring cholesterol, glucose levels at 35 may increase the risk of Alzheimers

Although high LDL has been consistently associated with AD risk in many previous studies, the link between HDL and AD was inconclusive

02 Feb 2021

Writing tests could help predict Alzheimer's disease: Study

Analysis of writing patterns may help spot early signs of Alzheimer's disease: new IBM study. The study involved a group of 80 men and women in their 80s. The IBM researchers used an artificial intelligence (AI) programme for analysis.

23 Jan 2019

Vikram Phadnis' second film to deal with dementia

He is also gearing up for his first fashion show of 2019.

04 Aug 2018

Imbalance in pH levels may cause Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease that affects 50 million people worldwide has no cure or no drugs.

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10 Apr 2018

Anti-epileptic drugs may up Alzheimer's, dementia risk

Anti-epileptic drugs are the main type of treatment for most people with epilepsy that aims to stop seizures from happening.

03 Apr 2018

New imaging agent may guide therapy for brain diseases

Researchers have developed a new imaging agent that could help guide and assess treatments for people with various neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

22 Mar 2018

Compound in beetroot may help treat Alzheimer's

A new study has revealed that a compound found in beetroot that gives its distinctive red colour ould help in treating Alzheimer's disease.

15 Feb 2018

Exercise may lower Alzheimer's risk

The study suggests that the lower the fitness level, the faster the deterioration of vital nerve fibres in the brain.

27 Jan 2018

Aerobic exercises may boost cognitive skills, delay Alzheimer's

The WHO also suggested older adults perform muscle-strengthening exercises on at least two or more days a week.

24 Jan 2018

Turmeric can improve memory and mood, reduce Alzheimer's risk: Study

It also has been suggested as a possible reason that senior citizens in India have a lower prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and better cognitive performance.

13 Jan 2018

Anxiety - An early indicator of Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that causes the decline of cognitive function and the inability to carry out daily life activities.

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01 Jan 2018

Boost for Alzheimer's treatment through diabetes drug?

This is the first time that a triple receptor drug has been used which acts in multiple ways to protect the brain from degeneration.

30 Dec 2017

Lack of sleep boosts levels of Alzheimer's proteins: Study

Levels of the protein rise, potentially setting off a sequence of changes to the brain that can end with dementia, researchers said.

08 Dec 2017

Highly educated people less likely to develop Alzheimer's, says study

A study claims that highly educated people are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.

04 Dec 2017

Alzheimer's, dementia can be tracked early with this tool

Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions in the elderly.

13 Nov 2017

Bill Gates makes 100 million investment to eliminate Alzheimer's

With rapidly rising numbers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the disease is taking a growing emotional and financial toll as people live longer, Gates told Reuters in an interview.

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