Tag: Dementia

Robin Williams was a patient of dementia in his final days

LOS ANGELES: A new book has claimed that late actor Robin Williams struggled to remember his lines as he unknowingly suffered from a brain...

Research shows head injuries boost dementia

Suffering a traumatic brain injury from a blow to the head boosted dementia risk by 24 percent in a Danish study group of nearly...

Experts claim daily dose of ibuprofen could prevent Alzheimer’s disease

One of the best-known painkillers could wipe out dementia, say scientists who have branded the findings a "game-changer". They say ibuprofen has the potential...

Dementia patients take a trip down memory lane with virtual reality

ENGLAND: For 93-year-old Daphne Padfield, a dementia sufferer in an English care home, the arrival of a virtual reality (VR) headset offered a window...

Dementia clearly linked to chronic boozing: study

Chronic heavy drinking is a major risk factor for all types of dementia, especially early onset of the disease, according to a study published...

Exercise linked to sharper memory

Engaging in regular physical activity is not only good for the body and physical health, it is also good for your brain too, a...

Scientists discover major cause of dementia

LONDON: Scientists discovered a major cause of dementia which can help in the diagnosis and treatment of the illness, according to bigthink. The researchers point...

How to stay clever for longer

The bad news is that your brain is probably and shrinking and nobody is getting any younger. Time is increasingly taking its toll on...

Study shows that marriage can deter dementia

PARIS: Marriage may be quite the feat, but living into old age with a partner also lowers the risk of dementia. In a study covering...

Vitamin D deficiency could make you more prone to dementia

Vitamin D is said to be one of the most important nutrients for our body as it helps in reducing the risk of heart...

Study shows dementia risk in seniors could be reduced with video...

MIAMI: A new study suggests older adults who practice specific computer training exercises that test how fast they respond to visual stimuli could face...

Sudden drops in BP may increase dementia risk

New research suggests that those who experience sudden blood pressure drops in their middle age may be more likely to develop dementia in old...

Caffeine may ward off dementia by boosting protective enzyme

A new study suggests that there may be more uses for caffeine than simply providing a morning fix. It has the potential to protect...