Higher levels of lean muscle might protect against Alzheimer's disease Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Jun 2023 5:00 AM ISTHigh levels of lean muscle might protect against Alzheimer's disease, suggests a large study published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine. But...
Poor sense of smell linked to increased risk of late-life depression Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Jun 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study has found that loss of smell may serve as a potent indicator of overall health and well-being; however, the researchers at Johns...
New blood biomarker can predict if cognitively healthy elderly will develop Alzheimer's disease Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Jun 2023 9:15 AM ISTWhy do some people develop Alzheimer's disease while others don't? And, even more puzzlingly, why do many individuals whose brains are chock-full of...
High HDL C and systolic BP linked To Alzheimer's Disease Susceptibility: JAMA Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent genetic association study published inJAMA Open Network has shed light on previously unrecognised connections between modifiable risk factors...
Menopausal vascular fat may stave off dementia later in life, study suggests Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Jun 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Protecting the heart during the menopausal transition may protect the brain in the future, is the conclusion drawn from a recent study published...
Deep-brain stimulation during sleep strengthens memory Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTWhile it's known that sleep plays a crucial role in strengthening memory, scientists are still trying to decode how this process plays out in the...
Sleep apnea associated with lower brain volume Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTStudies have shown that sleep apnea is related to an increased risk of dementia. A new study looks at the relationship between sleep apnea and brain...
FDA approves first drug to treat agitation linked with Alzheimer's Disease Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rexulti (brexpiprazole) oral tablets for treating agitation associated with dementia due...
Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep linked to worse brain health Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTPeople who have sleep apnea and spend less time in deep sleep may be more likely to have brain biomarkers that have been linked to an increased risk...
Early menopause, later start to hormone therapy may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTWomen are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease (AD), with women making up two-thirds of the population living with AD. A new study, led...
New form of omega-3 can cross retina and reduce eye problems related to Alzheimer's disease and diabetes Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 March 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: A new form of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can cross the eye's retina and prevent visual decline related to diabetes,...
Diabetes and toothlessness confers higher dementia risk in elderly: Study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Older adults affected by diabetes and tooth loss are at higher risk for faster cognitive decline and worse cognitive function, findings from a...
