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Men who went to the sauna four to seven times a week were found 66 percent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular sauna users may have fewer chronic diseases

Regular sauna bathing helps reduce blood pressure, inflammation, oxidative stress, circulation of bad cholesterol.

2 Aug 2018 10:59 AM GMT

For patients of Alzheimers and dementia, memory implants and reactivation will be a life-changer, just as the ability to mute or erase memories will be for trauma victims. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke

People who had a recent stroke were 2.2 times more likely to develop dementia than people who never had a stroke,...

7 Sep 2018 3:20 AM GMT

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How exercise could help people with rare Alzheimer's disease

Here is what a new study has found.

26 Sep 2018 7:59 AM GMT

The challenge is to bring awareness that dementia is not a normal part of ageing, and if and when individuals and families are affected by it, there are ways to deal and cope with it provided guidance and support is sought from those experienced in dealing with it.

Let's challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's

Dementia should not be ignored, especially by family members, as it can have effects which can become unmanageable if...

16 Sep 2018 6:59 PM GMT

Mini-human brains grown in the lab may halt Alzheimers disease

Mini-human brains grown in the lab may halt Alzheimer's disease

According to researchers process involves transforming skin cells into neurons, which are then 3D printed into...

8 Aug 2017 6:18 AM GMT

Blood pressure variation is significantly associated with the development of all-cause dementia, vascular dementia, and Alzheimers disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Blood pressure fluctuations linked to dementia, says study

According to researchers daily variation in blood pressure may cause changes in brain's structure contributing to...

8 Aug 2017 4:57 AM GMT

Computerised gait analysis is a simple, noninvasive test that potentially could be used to identify patients at high risk for cognitive decline. (Photo: Pixabay)

Walking style can predict memory, thinking decline

Alterations in several gait parameters were associated with decline in memory, thinking and language skills.

29 Nov 2016 12:44 PM GMT

These findings show promise for detecting the influence of concussion (Photo: AFP)

Concussions might accelerate Alzheimer's

Combined with genetic factors, concussions may be associated with accelerated cortical thickness and memory decline in...

15 Jan 2017 1:13 PM GMT

The new approach will help teeth use their natural ability to repair large cavities rather than using cements or fillings

Alzheimer's drug may help boost natural tooth repair

The new treatment molecule has Tideglusib which will help teeth repair themselves on their own

9 Jan 2017 11:13 AM GMT

Salvador Dali and Willem De Kooning

Parkinson's detection lies in painting strokes

Researchers study 2,092 paintings from careers of 7 famous artists.

30 Dec 2016 10:12 PM GMT

$Doctors have often prescribed the drug \off-label\ (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Alzheimer's drug for cognitive impairment may be risky

Many people with the condition display symptoms similar to those caused by Alzheimer's disease.

27 Feb 2017 4:13 AM GMT

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Anti-epilepsy drug to treat Alzheimer's disease?

Researchers documented changes in patients' EEGs that suggest the drug could have a beneficial effect.

25 Jun 2017 7:30 AM GMT