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Study finds global dementia cases may triple by 2050 unless risk factors a
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): According to a new study, the number of adults, aged 40 or older, living with dementia worldwide is expected to nearly triple, from an estimated 57 million in 2019 to 153 million in 2050.
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Risk of overactive bladder associated with medications for dementia: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Houston [US], January 8 (ANI): A new study by the University Of Houston College Of Pharmacy has evaluated the risk of overactive bladder (OAB) as a side effect of cholinesterase inhibitor (ChEI) drugs taken for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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Study finds exercise alters brain to protect ageing synapses
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
California [US], January 8 (ANI): A new research has found that when older adults stay physically active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhance the connections between neurons to maintain healthy cognition.
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Study finds precise diagnoses, treatments for Alzheimer's disease
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Ohio [US], January 6 (ANI): A team of researchers has found a link between strains of misshapen and fast-replicating tau protein and accelerated cognitive decline -- a critical result that could help lead to more precise diagnoses and targeted therapies.
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Greater exposure to estrogen for women may protect from Alzheimer's diseas
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Washington [US], January 2 (ANI): A new study has found that greater cumulative exposure to estrogen in life can protect women from Alzheimer's disease.
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Poor sleep takes a toll on health care workers' mental condition, finds st
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New York [US], January 1 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have studied the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care workers' sleep patterns and the potentially damaging consequences of sleep disturbance on their mental health.
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Rates of type 2 diabetes higher in people with common psychiatric disorder
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 30 (ANI): A new study has found that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is elevated in people with a psychiatric disorder compared with the general population.
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Reducing frailty linked to lower risk of dementia: Study
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Exeter [UK], December 23 (ANI): A study has found that reducing frailty in older adults could be an effective strategy to prevent dementia.
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Being active by engaging in varied activities can reduce risk of dementia:
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Burnaby [Canada], December 18 (ANI): According to a new study by Simon Fraser University, older adults who indulge in a variety of different activities are able to reduce their risk of developing dementia.
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AI accurately predicts who will develop dementia in two years: Study
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Exeter [UK], December 18 (ANI): According to a new research, artificial intelligence can predict which people who attend memory clinics will develop dementia within two years with 92 per cent accuracy.
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Plant-based diet reduces risk of cognitive impairment in the elderly: Stud
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], December 10 (ANI): A study by the University of Barcelona (UB) and the CIBER on Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES) has found that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly.
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Study finds cataract surgery associated with lower dementia risk
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 7 (ANI): According to a recent study, there is strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia.
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