Proteins may predict who will get dementia
A study of frozen blood samples has turned up a trove of proteins that may… Read More
9 months ago
Dementia
Rare dementia transforms patients into artists
For decades, doctors have noticed a rare burst of visual creativity that occurs among a… Read More
1 year ago
Sleep problems in older adults linked to cognitive decline and dementia
People who have trouble falling asleep may be at increased risk of developing cognitive problems… Read More
5 years ago
Supplements marketed for brain health may contain unauthorized ingredient
Many supplements marketed for brain health may contain piracetam, an ingredient not proven effective for… Read More
5 years ago
Phone support tied to better outcomes for dementia patients
Dementia patients and the family members who care for them may have a better quality… Read More
5 years ago
Govt taking steps for treatment of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia: Yasmeen
Punjab Minister for Health Dr. Yasmeen Rashid says all-out facilities will be provided to the… Read More
5 years ago
Middle-age hearing loss linked to dementia
Hearing loss in middle age is associated with higher odds of cognitive decline and dementia… Read More
5 years ago
Study shows Apple devices could identify dementia
The study, tested in 113 participants over the age of 60, was conducted by Apple… Read More
5 years ago
Healthy living may help offset genetic risk of dementia: study
Living healthily with a good diet and regular exercise may help people with a higher… Read More
5 years ago
Court stays execution of inmate with dementia
The US Supreme Court ordered a hearing to determine whether a death row inmate with… Read More
6 years ago
Woman with dementia returns home after 640 kms detour
Kaeomanee Arjaw, who is from the ethnic Akha hill-tribe, was reported missing on June 12… Read More
6 years ago
Dementia patient over-medicated and bruised when he died: widow
An elderly man suffering Parkinson’s Disease and dementia was given 10 times his medication and… Read More
6 years ago
Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study
PARIS: Urban air pollution, mostly from vehicles, is associated with an increased risk of dementia,… Read More
6 years ago
Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke: study
CALIFORNIA: People who have recently experienced a stroke may be more than twice as likely… Read More
6 years ago
Dementia patients may benefit from music therapy
NEW YORK: Music therapy may improve depression and anxiety in dementia patients, a new analysis… Read More
6 years ago
Exercise does not delay decline in people with dementia: study
PARIS: While physical exercise may stave off dementia, it does not delay mental decline in… Read More
6 years ago
Robot dog lends a helping paw to dementia sufferers
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: Among Ron Grantham’s happiest memories are the days he spent fly-fishing with his… Read More
7 years ago
Marriage linked to lower dementia risk: research
NEW YORK: Being married, or ever having been married, comes with a much lower risk… Read More
7 years ago
Researchers in US report promising new Alzheimer’s drug
WASHINGTON: A new experimental treatment against Alzheimer's has proved to be promising and free of… Read More
8 years ago
Cancer drug shows promise against Parkinson’s disease
WASHINGTON: A cancer drug may be helpful in improving memory and motor skills in patients… Read More
9 years ago