Dementia News

Long-term exposure to air pollution may raise your risk of dementia by 17%. PM2.5 particles can reach your brain and cause inflammation and damage. Protect your brain by checking AQI, ventilating your home, and using purifiers.

A groundbreaking Australian study reveals that a common genetic variant, H63D, significantly raises dementia risk in men—shedding new light on gender-specific health risks.  

A new study reveals that maintaining low LDL cholesterol levels can significantly reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s, highlighting the crucial role of cholesterol management.

A new study reveals that prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may reduce the risk of dementia by 12%, highlighting their potential protective effects.

Dementia is a broad term for a range of cognitive impairments that significantly affect an individual's daily functioning Recent research has highlighted the association between a sedentary lifestyle and an increased risk of developing dementia, especially in younger adults The study emphasises the importance of physical activity in both prevention and management

Dementia presents a complex journey for families, demanding a deep understanding of the disease. Family caregivers can navigate this journey with greater confidence and compassion by acquiring knowledge about dementia, honing communication skills, and prioritising both their loved one's well-being and their own.  

A combination of genetic and environmental factors, including high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, education, and smoking are major risk factors for dementia.

The intricate interaction between age, genetics, and environmental factors leads to Parkinson's disease. Read more about the disease, here.

Habitually sleeping well at night could result in better cognitive function and reduce the risk of dementia and psychiatric disorders.  

The findings showed that the prevalence of major neurocognitive disorder was greater with older ages The figure ranges from about 4 per cent among those aged 60-64 years to 15.2 per cent among those aged over 80 years, as per the study Major neurocognitive disorder was more prevalent among illiterate (9.3 per cent) than literate (5 per cent)

These findings add to the mounting evidence that sleep is a prime pillar of brain health. 

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. 

Alzheimer's brings memory loss, changes in behavior, and a decline in thinking abilities. 

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people globally, with numbers expected to rise sharply as demographics shift, say researchers The study opens avenues for future research, particularly exploring if eradicating this bacterium could effectively prevent Alzheimer's disease in some people

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.

Slow-wave sleep, or deep sleep, supports the ageing brain in many ways, and we know that sleep augments the clearance of metabolic waste from the brain, including facilitating the clearance of proteins that aggregate in Alzheimer's disease. 

Slow-wave sleep, or deep sleep, supports the ageing brain in many ways, say researchers Sleep augments the clearance of metabolic waste from the brain, including facilitating the clearance of proteins that aggregate in Alzheimer's disease Study findings suggest that slow-wave sleep loss may be a modifiable dementia risk factor

Study shows that when hot flashes occur during sleep, it may be early indicators of a woman's increased risk for Alzheimer's, and, the more hot flashes, the greater the disease risk.

Uncover expert insights on nurturing brain health and preventing cognitive decline. Learn essential practices from top neurologists to safeguard your cognitive vitality and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.

Dr (Col) Joy Dev Mukherji, Vice Chairman and Head – Neurology, explains memory-enhancing strategies.