[ad_1] Almost 1 in 5 Indian adults aged 60+ show signs of mild neurocognitive disorder, according to a study. Given an estimated 138 million adults over 60 years of age in India, these estimates suggest approximately 24 million and 9.9 million older adults in India are living with mild and major neurocognitive disorders, respectively, revealed…
[ad_1] Getting either too much or too little sleep is associated with changes in the brain that have been shown to increase the risk of stroke and dementia later in life, according to a study. The research, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, focused on two measures of brain health: Matter…
[ad_1] Comedian Jay Leno on Friday filed in California for a conservatorship over the estate of his wife of 43 years, Mavis Leno, after she was diagnosed with dementia, according to court documents. The petition, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by “Entertainment Tonight,” said that the 77-year-old Mavis “has been progressively…
[ad_1] Our minds are like beautiful artworks in the gallery of our health. Alzheimer’s, a challenging foe, threatens the brilliance of this masterpiece. But there’s hope in our daily choices – what we eat, how we move, and the activities we engage in. Alzheimer’s is a tough condition affecting millions globally. It brings memory loss,…
[ad_1] Abnormally high levels of HDL-cholesterol, commonly known as ‘good cholesterol’, may also increase the risk of dementia in older adults, according to a study. Researchers from Monash University in Australia explained that the very high levels of HDL-C were uncommon and not diet related, but more likely to reflect a metabolic disorder. “While…
[ad_1] Research suggests that what you drink can impact brain health, with German scientists uncovering a concerning link between consuming drinks high in free sugars and an increased risk of dementia. The study, published in Springer Nature, delved into the diets of 186,622 UK Biobank participants aged 37 to 73 over up to ten years….
[ad_1] According to one study, a 1 per cent reduction in deep sleep per year for people over the age of 60 results in a 27 per cent increased risk of dementia. The study also implies that improving or sustaining deep sleep, commonly known as slow-wave sleep, in later life may aid in the prevention…
[ad_1] According to one study, a 1% loss in deep sleep each year for persons over 60 years old translates into a 27% higher chance of dementia. The study also suggests that improving or maintaining deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep, in older years may help prevent dementia. The study, led by Associate Professor…
[ad_1] Hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms identified during the menopause transition, may increase the risk of heart disease and Alzhimer’s in women, according to two studies. Vasomotor symptoms, more often referred to as hot flashes, are with roughly 70 per cent of midlife women reporting them. Not only do they interfere with…
[ad_1] In an age where dementia and Alzheimer’s disease pose an escalating global threat, safeguarding brain health has never been more crucial. With India anticipating a significant surge in individuals grappling with these conditions by 2030, proactive measures to preserve cognitive vitality have taken center stage. In conversation with leading industry experts here we will…
