World Brain Day: Cognitive decline after 60 brain health, tips lifestyle changes, dementia prevention, India ageing population

World Brain Day: Cognitive decline after 60 brain health, tips lifestyle changes, dementia prevention, India ageing population

As we grow older, it’s natural for the body to change – and the brain is no exception. After the age of 60, many people notice that their memory isn’t as sharp, learning new things takes longer, and decision-making can become harder. This is known as cognitive decline, and it’s something more and more people…

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Bill Gates shares 'next phase of Alzheimer's fight' as he speaks about his father's personal battle

Bill Gates shares ‘next phase of Alzheimer’s fight’ as he speaks about his father’s personal battle

Bill Gates is speaking out about his personal experience with Alzheimer’s — and his hope for progress in fighting the disease. In an essay published this week on his blog at GatesNotes.com, the Microsoft co-founder and tech billionaire, 69, reflected on the difficulty of spending another Father’s Day without his dad, Bill Gates Sr. The elder Gates…

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Opinion | Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off

Opinion | Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off

Hong Kong’s Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing has announced dozens of measures to promote the “silver economy” and address the needs of the city’s ageing population. These cover five main areas: boosting consumption, developing tailor-made products, promoting quality assurance of “silver” products, strengthening financial and insurance protection, and encouraging older residents to re-enter the…

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This diet can protect your brain from Alzheimer's even if started later in life, new study suggests

This diet can protect your brain from Alzheimer’s even if started later in life, new study suggests

People who follow a MIND diet, even if started later in life, were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or related forms of dementia, according to new research. The MIND diet stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay” and combines many elements of the Mediterranean diet and DASH (“Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension”). It…

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Two lifestyle changes to ‘slash dementia risk’ and reduce cognitive decline

Dementia is an umbrella term describing various conditions including Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia The psychologist outlined two key factors that may improve cognitive health(Image: Halfpoint Images via Getty Images) A psychologist has highlighted two key lifestyle adjustments that could help reduce the risk of dementia, a condition affecting more than six million Americans….

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