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New 'brain training' app lets you game your way to better memory
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 3 (ANI): A team of researchers has come up with a 'brain training' game that could help improve the memory of patients in the very earliest stages of dementia.
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Walking slowly can be early indicator of dementia: Study
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 2 (ANI): Beware! If your grandma's walking pace has suddenly slowed down more than usual, then you may have to rush her to the doctor as it could be an early indicator of dementia, warns a study.
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Study suggests chronic pain are linked to increased risk of dementia
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 6 (ANI): A recent study has found out that older people with persistent pain show quicker declines in memory as they age and are more likely to have dementia years later.
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Power of personalized music in dementia care
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 10 (ANI): Music can be a cheap and easy way to provide relief to the nursing home residents coping with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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Child's love may lower dementia risk in seniors
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], May 3 (ANI): Relationship with your adult children and spouse is linked to the chances of dementia.
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Stroke prevention lifestyle may reduce dementia risk in golden years
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 2 (ANI): Canadian researchers have found that adopting stroke prevention lifestyle may help in reducing incidence of dementia in older adults.
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Beware! Consuming diet soda daily ups risk of dementia, stroke
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 21 (ANI): Watch it before you gulp that fizzy drink or sugary beverage as a study reveals that people who drink diet soda daily are three times more likely to develop stroke and dementia.
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91% youth don't consider forgetfulness as a disease: Study
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr. 4 (ANI): As per a recent survey conducted by Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj (FHVK) to calculate the understanding of Alzheimer's and Dementia, it is found that forgetfulness is not considered as a disease among youth of India.
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Just a cup of tea daily may lower risk of dementia
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 17 (ANI): Good news for tea lovers, as a study finds drinking just one cup of tea daily may significantly lower the risk of dementia by 50 percent.
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This test can show if you're at risk of dementia
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 16 (ANI): Chances are that you might end your days slipping into dementia, but now, a recent study has
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Episodes of dizziness, light-headedness in 40s linked to dementia
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 11 (ANI): For all middle-aged people who experience temporary blood pressure drops - episodes of dizziness or light-headedness when standing up - may be at increased risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia 20 years later, warns a new study.
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Good News! Caffeine can protect against dementia
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 8 (ANI): A recent study lists caffeine amongst the 24 compounds that has the potential to boost an enzyme in the brain shown to protect against dementia.
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