Dementia
Key factsIn 2021, 57 million people had dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries. Every year, there...
Dementia
Brain-altering meds linked to falls, confusion being prescribed to 25% of older adults with dementia
This is a prescription for disaster. While all medications carry potential side effects, certain types have been shown to increase...
From heart health to dementia, vaccines are key to ageing well
‘Vaccines are key to closing the gap between healthier and longer lives, writes Katrina Bouzanis of the International Federation on...
How Bengaluru’s elderly are using spelling bee to keep dementia at bay: Neurologist explains why it’s a good brain workout | Health and Wellness News
Retired mathematics teacher Rama Narayanaswamy is poring over her online dictionary to make sure that the contestants of the spelling...
Elderly cats with dementia may hold clues for Alzheimer’s
As cats age, they may yowl more than usual at night, have trouble sleeping or sleep too much, and act...
3 diets may reduce diabetes, dementia, and heart disease risk
Share on PinterestDietary choices and quality may affect a person’s risk of developing chronic disease. Nata Segueza/StocksyResearchers from Karolinska Institutet...
