Tag: Alzheimer
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14 drinks a week may put older adults at dementia risk
Among participants without mild cognitive impairment, daily low-quantity drinking was associated with lower dementia risk compared with infrequent higher-quantity drinking.
October 1, 2019 -
Regular exercise may cut Alzheimer’s risk in older adults
The researchers compared data from individuals younger than 60 years with older adults and found a decrease in cognitive abilities as well as an increase in biomarkers associated with the disease in older individuals.
August 11, 2019 -
Let your overall health go up with a sound eight hours of sleep
A good night’s sleep is critical to health because it helps your body repair itself and also helps you function normally during the day
July 19, 2019 -
Include soy products in your diet to reap their numerous benefits
For those seeking to embark on a vegan diet or simply reap the health benefits of protein being vegetarian, soy products may be an excellent addition to your diet.
January 25, 2019 -
Sweets potatoes are a hit at any meal time
Get the most health value eating sweet potatoes - packed with nutrients and fiber, low in calories.
January 11, 2019 -
Is green coffee beneficial?
Sipping a cup of hot coffee is the best way to start your day with.
December 16, 2018 -
Can ‘acting’ help improve memory?
Have you ever felt annoyed with yourself, maybe for forgetting to do an important task, or for leaving the house keys behind?
August 6, 2018 -
Gene causing job exhaustion linked with Alzheimer’s risk
If you work in shift-based jobs and easily get exhausted, then you may be at a high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later.
July 8, 2018 -
Yellow spots in eye could be new biomarker for dementia
Do you have tiny yellow spots in the eye? Watch out, it could be an early indicator of dementia.
May 28, 2018 -
‘Exergaming’ may slow down risk of Alzheimer’s
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who indulge in exergames -- video games that are also a form of exercise.
May 17, 2018 -
Youth in polluted cities at increased risk of Alzheimer’s
Children and young adults living in polluted megacities are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's.
April 14, 2018 -
Anti-epileptic drugs may up Alzheimer’s, dementia risk
Older adults who regularly use anti-epileptic drugs may be at an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
April 11, 2018 -
Your daily cup of coffee can worsen Alzheimer’s symptoms
Regular intake of coffee or caffeine by patients with Alzheimer's disease may worsen their neuropsychiatric symptoms.
April 5, 2018 -
Slow walking speed in elderly may signal dementia risk
Older adults with slower walking speeds seem to have a greater risk of dementia.
March 25, 2018 -
Aerobic exercises may boost cognitive skills, delay Alzheimer’s
Engaging in aerobic exercises may be three times more effective than other types of exercise in delaying the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
January 27, 2018 -
Diabetes drug may help treat Alzheimer’s
This is the first time that a triple receptor drug has been used which acts in multiple ways to protect the brain from degeneration.
January 1, 2018 -
Action video games may affect memory
Is your teenaged son addicted to playing action video games? Beware, it can reduce episodic memory and spatial navigation, and increase the risk of developing brain disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, researchers have warned. The findings showed that habitual players of action video games had a reduction in grey matter in …
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August 8, 2017