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Abnormal blood pressure in mid and late life can increase dementia risk: S
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 14 (ANI): A recent study suggests that abnormal blood pressure in midlife persisting into late life increases the likelihood of developing dementia.
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Levels of haemoglobin associated with increased risk of dementia
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 5 (ANI): Both high and low levels of haemoglobin may be associated with the development of dementia years later, suggests a study.
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Socially active adults are less prone to dementia
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 3 (ANI): While adults might find social media a bit of trouble, but it can benefit them in a great way. A new study has found that being more active socially in 50s and 60s makes adults less prone to developing dementia later on.
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Healthy lifestyle could help offset genetic risk of dementia
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 15 (ANI): Adopting a healthy lifestyle comes with numerous benefits and one among them is that it offsets a person's genetic risk of dementia, suggests a new study.
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Use of statins decreases mortality, stroke in dementia patients
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 1 (ANI): The use of statins in dementia patients is significantly linked to reduced mortality and stroke risks among the patients, new research shows.
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Moments of clarity in dementia patients not always a good sign
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 30 (ANI): People who lose their memory to the ravages of dementia can one day suddenly wake up exhibiting surprisingly normal behaviour, but according to recent findings, this is not necessarily a positive sign.
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Caregivers of dementia patients can benefit from Virtual Reality
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 14 (ANI): Cases of dementia in care homes are on a rise, but carers are often associated with a lack of empathy towards their patients.
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Eat well, exercise more to reduce risk of dementia
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 19 (ANI): While dementia is affecting people worldwide, many people can escape or reduce the risk of this cognitive disorder by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
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Researchers find ways of detecting dementia's damaging effects before it's
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 14 (ANI): Researchers have found an early detection method for certain forms of dementia. Patients with a rare neurodegenerative brain disorder, called Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), show abnormalities in brain function in areas that look structurally normal
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People with dementia could benefit from Virtual Reality
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 10 (ANI): Virtual Reality (VR) can turn out to be a boon for people with dementia as it could aid them recall their memories, minimise aggression and also better their relations with their caregivers, a new study discovered.
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Scientists develop method to detect Alzheimer's at early stage
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 4 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new two-tier method that can detect Alzheimer's disease at an earlier stage. Using the current technique, Alzheimer's disease can only be detected once the typical plaques have formed in the brain of the patients.
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Drugs promise to prevent stroke and dementia
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 25 (ANI): The drugs - called cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate - already used to treat conditions such as heart disease and angina, have shown promise to prevent stroke and dementia, a study has revealed.
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