Dementia

People living near major roads have a higher chance of developing dementia, according to a large-scale study published in British medical journal The Lancet on Thursday.

Some older women who take calcium supplements commonly recommended to ward off age-related bone damage may face an increased risk of developing dementia, a small study suggests.

According to a latest study, published in the journal 'JAMA', dementia patients' carers are losing their sleep while caring for their clients and this may affect their overall health adversely

While processed meat leads to increased risk of dementia, the unprocessed ones (pork, lamb et al) could be protective.

A new study shows that the flavanols in chocolate reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other dementia conditions by protecting brain cells and increasing blood flow around the brain.Eating dark chocolate could slow the progression ...

With an aim to gauge at the level of understanding and awareness of Alzheimer's and Dementia, experts at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj (FHVK) conducted a study.

A study was conducted over 2315 mentally fit elderly participants, found that those who exercised their brain enough in their early or mid-life,have higher cognitive reserve.

Researchers at the Tohuku University in Japan have found that daily intake of these fruits can decrease the chances of developing the incurable brain condition by almost a quarter. Read on to know more about ...

If you can bite into an apple, then you are more likely to maintain mental abilities and keep dementia at bay, according to a new research.The older we become the more likely it is that ...

Higher blood-sugar levels, even those well short of diabetes, seem to raise the risk of developing dementia, a major new study finds. Researchers say it suggests a novel way to try to prevent Alzheimer's disease ...