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Education, occupation and wealth can influence dementia risk in people: Study

Education, occupation and wealth can influence dementia risk in people: Study

The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, highlights the critical role of wealth, education, and occupation not only in reducing the risk of transitioning from mild cognitive impairment to dementia but also in increasing the likelihood of reversing cognitive impairment to a healthy cognitive state, which is promising

04 November,2024 11:20 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Loneliness increases risk of dementia by over 30 per cent, suggest studies

Loneliness increases risk of dementia by over 30 per cent, suggest studies

Loneliness is a major risk factor that increases the risk of dementia by over 30 per cent, regardless of age or gender

22 October,2024 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Cancer, dementia can accelerate death risk in sepsis patients, finds study

Cancer, dementia can accelerate death risk in sepsis patients, finds study

Cancer and dementia are the major risk factors that increase the risk of mortality among patients with sepsis admitted to the emergency medical department

15 October,2024 12:49 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Love sleeping during the day? It could raise the risk of dementia, says study

Love sleeping during the day? It could raise the risk of dementia, says study

daytime sleep is not aligned with the body’s clock and also increases the risk of dementia and other psychiatric disorders

21 September,2024 11:39 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Lancet lists 14 risk factors for dementia

Lancet lists 14 risk factors for dementia

Commission’s report offers recommendations to ensure quality of life for citizens, says govt intervention critical

21 September,2024 11:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Managing BP, diabetes, obesity can reduce risk of dementia by 60 pc: Experts

Managing BP, diabetes, obesity can reduce risk of dementia by 60 pc: Experts

Blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity are preventable risk factors that can help reduce the chances or reverse the odds of dementia by 60 per cent

21 September,2024 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
‘It’s not a budhapa thing’

‘It’s not a budhapa thing’

The case of the lost-and-found BARC scientist has shown how communities need to form a safety net for elders with dementia… at least until dedicated centres for their care rise

15 September,2024 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
More screen time, no exercise may put you at risk of digital dementia

More screen time, no exercise may put you at risk of digital dementia

Does your work keep you glued to screens for a longer period? Coupled with no physical activity, it might take a toll on your brain's cognitive functions and lead to digital dementia

03 September,2024 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Even mild concussion can raise long-term risk of dementia: Study

Even mild concussion can raise long-term risk of dementia: Study

Those who experienced a traumatic brain injury in their youth also had a higher risk of memory problems than did patients with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes

24 August,2024 12:22 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Lesser smartphone use and more brain exercises may help reduce dementia

Lesser smartphone use and more brain exercises may help reduce dementia

People can reduce their risk of age-related dementia by exercising their brains through simple daily habits instead of just relying on smartphones and Googling

22 July,2024 11:36 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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