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Study identifies three psychological profiles to gauge dementia risk

Study identifies three psychological profiles to gauge dementia risk

The results, published in the journal Nature Mental Health, showed that having a "well-balanced" psychological profile -- with moderately high levels of protective factors and low of risky traits -- is associated with better cognitive and mental health

17 January,2025 04:28 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Study decodes how dementia diagnosis at different ages affects life expectancy

Study decodes how dementia diagnosis at different ages affects life expectancy

About 10 million people worldwide receive a diagnosis of dementia every year, but survival estimates vary widely

09 January,2025 01:51 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Diabetes, inflammation can make your brain age faster, up dementia risk: Study

Diabetes, inflammation can make your brain age faster, up dementia risk: Study

The study, presented in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, showed that diabetes, stroke, cerebral small vessel disease, and inflammation were linked to brains with an older appearance

21 December,2024 04:54 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Amid dementia struggles, Demi Moore reveals Bruce Willis is in a better place

Amid dementia struggles, Demi Moore reveals Bruce Willis is in a better place

Demi Moore, who was married to the movie star Brue Willis opens up about her ex-husband's dementia diagnosis and struggles. Reveals that the actor is in a better place

08 December,2024 08:48 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
Hidden belly fat may predict risk of Alzheimer's 20 years before symptoms appear

Hidden belly fat may predict risk of Alzheimer's 20 years before symptoms appear

US researchers have found a link between hidden belly fat and abnormal proteins in the brain -- hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease

03 December,2024 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Obesity, diabetes may raise dementia risk 10 years earlier in men: Study

Obesity, diabetes may raise dementia risk 10 years earlier in men: Study

Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking may have brain health decline

27 November,2024 12:43 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Education, occupation and wealth can influence dementia risk in people: Study

Education, occupation and wealth can influence dementia risk in people: Study

The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, highlights the critical role of wealth, education, and occupation not only in reducing the risk of transitioning from mild cognitive impairment to dementia but also in increasing the likelihood of reversing cognitive impairment to a healthy cognitive state, which is promising

04 November,2024 11:20 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Loneliness increases risk of dementia by over 30 per cent, suggest studies

Loneliness increases risk of dementia by over 30 per cent, suggest studies

Loneliness is a major risk factor that increases the risk of dementia by over 30 per cent, regardless of age or gender

22 October,2024 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Cancer, dementia can accelerate death risk in sepsis patients, finds study

Cancer, dementia can accelerate death risk in sepsis patients, finds study

Cancer and dementia are the major risk factors that increase the risk of mortality among patients with sepsis admitted to the emergency medical department

15 October,2024 12:49 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Love sleeping during the day? It could raise the risk of dementia, says study

Love sleeping during the day? It could raise the risk of dementia, says study

daytime sleep is not aligned with the body’s clock and also increases the risk of dementia and other psychiatric disorders

21 September,2024 11:39 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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