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Study finds de-cluttering might not help demntia patients
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Norwich [UK], December 6 (ANI): According to a study conducted by the University of East Anglia, a clutter-free environment may not help people with dementia in carrying out daily tasks.
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Diagnosis of Alzheimer's, dementia decreases social activity: Study
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI): A recent study examined how receiving a recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias impacts social networks, social engagement and social support.
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Study says dementia may create listening issues in quiet, noisy environmen
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI): During the 181st Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Kate McClannahan, from Washington University School of Medicine, discussed how background noise impacts have spoken word recognition in people with mild dementia.
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Increased heart rate associated with heightened risk of dementia: Study
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Solna [Sweden], December 4 (ANI): According to new research at the Karolinska Institutet, an increased resting heart rate can be an independent risk factor for dementia.
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Dementia creates listening issues in quiet, noisy environments
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 2 (ANI): Listening to the spoken word in noisy environments is challenging for everyone. Acoustic studies show people with mild dementia struggle to understand speech in both noisy and quiet environments, highlighting the need for everyone to communicate clearly.
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Research finds diagnosis of Alzheimer's, dementia decreases social activit
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Jersey [US], November 30 (ANI): Although it is believed that the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and dementia is quite crucial, a new study by Rutgers University has found that the diagnosis can lead to an unintentional impact on social relationships and social activity.
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Consumption of tea and coffee linked to lower risk of stroke and dementia
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Tianjin [China], November 27 (ANI): According to recent research, drinking tea and coffee might be linked to a reduced risk of stroke and dementia. Drinking coffee was also linked with a reduced risk of post-stroke dementia.
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Study finds smartphone technology may help people with dementia remember r
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 20 (ANI): A new study has shown that older adults with mild dementia can learn to use smartphone memory aids to help them remember to complete daily tasks.
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Smartphone technology may help people with dementia remember daily tasks:
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 17 (ANI): Results from a new study show that older adults with mild dementia can learn to use smartphone memory aids to help them remember to complete everyday tasks that are important to their quality of life.
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Brain health focus needs to shift from distant risk management to current
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 1 (ANI/NewsVoir): 41st TS Srinivasan Endowment Oration titled "Promoting Brain Health to Prevent Dementia, Heart Disease and Stroke" held virtually this year, underlined that the emphasis on promoting brain health needs to shift from distant risk manage
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Scientists find four commonly used medications that reverse Alzheimer's di
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in Western societies and it is estimated that 24 million people worldwide have this condition.
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Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dement
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], October 22 (ANI): A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study.
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