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Sleep deprivation and difficulties with getting a good nights rest have long been linked to cognitive problems over time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Middle age sleep problems tied to cognitive decline down the line

No one sleep therapy is a cure for all.

24 Jan 2018 10:24 AM IST

Doctors say that functioning of neurons depends on a steady supply of glucose and oxygen (Photo: AFP)

Salty food can increase Alzheimer's risk by cutting supply of oxygen...

While this causes behavioural and mental problems in people, getting back to a normal diet can reverse the effects.

16 Jan 2018 11:55 AM IST

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 11:48 AM IST

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 10:27 AM IST

$Doctors have often prescribed the drug \off-label\ (Photo: AFP)$ 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 9:43 AM IST

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 6:43 PM IST

If you regularly drive to work, make sure your nights sleep is complete.

Missing 1-2 hours of sleep doubles crash risk

AAA Foundation's report found that the less sleep drivers got, the more their probability of a crash climbed.

10 Dec 2016 12:08 AM IST