Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Medical experts have raised concern over rising neurological disorders linked to poor lifestyle choices, especially unhealthy diet. On World Brain Day today (July 22) — with the theme ‘Brain Health for All Ages’ — doctors said poor eating habits and environmental factors are both major contributors to conditions like stroke, epilepsy, and…
Recent findings presented by Harvard Health Publishing highlight a profound link between cardiovascular wellness and cognitive function. While most individuals may view the heart and brain as two separate organs performing distinct roles, scientific research is increasingly demonstrating that the condition of one significantly impacts the health of the other. The relationship is not only…
New Delhi: A team of US researchers has decoded that genetic and lifestyle factors may determine why some people with Down syndrome suffer dementia. Studies reveal that people with Down syndrome have over a 90 per cent lifetime risk of developing dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease as they age. However, the link behind the conditions…
Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people globally, disrupting memory, thinking and reasoning. While it is natural for cognitive abilities to decline with age, dementia signifies a more profound and irreversible loss of these functions. Know the essential lifestyle changes that can help you manage dementia. (Photo by Pixabay) Dementia proofing:…
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, pose a significant challenge to the ageing population, including our parents, affecting their cognitive and motor functions. Since Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), are generally progressive and currently incurable, there is great emphasis by researchers and health professionals alike on lifestyle changes for…
Milwaukee, Wis. – It’s time to act on Alzheimer’s. This is the 2024 theme for World Alzheimer’s Month, which occurs annually in September. World Alzheimer’s Month is dedicated to raising public awareness around Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, reducing the stigma attached to them, and highlighting the steps organizations take to develop a more dementia-friendly society….