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New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day may lower one's risk of eight major conditions, including arthritis, heart, liver and kidney disease and dementia, according to a study. While short bursts of intense, out-of-breath activity, such as running for the bus, were liked to lower disease and death risk overall, they were especially protective against inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, serious cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) and dementia ...Read More >
A new survey reveals 82% of Delhi-NCR residents know someone suffering serious health issues attributed to long-term air pollution exposure. This comes as Delhi's AQI reached 498, in the 'severe' category, exacerbating a public health crisis and raising concerns about affording medical treatment. NEW DELHI: As toxic smog continues to engulf the national capital region, a new survey has found that 82 per cent of Delhi-NCR residents have at least one person in their close social circle suffering ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Six depressive symptoms in midlife such as not being able to cope with problems and losing confidence in oneself might predict risk of dementia two decades later, according to a new study. Feeling nervous and tensed most of the time, not feeling warmth and affection for others and difficulties concentrating were among the six symptoms contributing towards dementia, according to the findings published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal. Researchers led by those at the Univ ...Read More >
Chennai: The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru's Centre for Brain Research (CBR) and the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) to study the two-way link between diabetes and dementia. "Blood sugar, high or low, can cause vascular dementia, where poor blood flow affects cognitive function. The relationship works both ways," said MDRF Chairman Dr V Mohan. "We have long studied how diabetes affects the eyes and liver. Now, we ...Read More >
Air pollution in India is now a serious threat to brains and bodies, not just lungs. Congress demands changes to the National Clean Air Programme. They also want updated air quality standards. Millions of deaths are linked to pollution, including non-communicable diseases. India's pollution levels far exceed global guidelines. This crisis impacts health, society, and the future workforce. The Congress on Sunday said India's air pollution crisis is no longer just a respiratory issue but a full-b ...Read More >
Also Read: Delhi wakes up to a shroud of smog as AQI hits 'very poor' Air pollution accounts for nearly 70 per cent of deaths from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), about 33 per cent of lung cancer deaths, 25 per cent of cardiovascular (CVD) deaths and 20 per cent of diabetes-related fatalities in India. The invisible menace of PM2.5 -- fine particulate matter measured in micrograms per cubic metre -- is also linked to brain damage and accelerated cognitive decline. Globally, aroun ...Read More >
India is at a crucial juncture in eldercare. Nearly 8.8 million elderly Indians live with dementia, a number projected to almost double to 17 million by 2036. Yet, more than 90% of cases remain undiagnosed, leaving families struggling in silence. Many mistake dementia for "normal ageing" leading to delayed help, while caregivers often feel overwhelmed in a system with no national dementia policy and very few dedicated memory care facilities outside major cities. Against this backdrop, Epoch Elde ...Read More >
New Delhi: Long-term use of artificial sweeteners or low- and no-calorie sweeteners, used mainly by people with diabetes, can lead to cognitive decline, claimed a study. Researchers from the Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil, analysed 12,000 patients who use common artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, xylitol, erythritol, sorbitol, tagatose, and acesulfame K. The results, published in the Neurology journal, found that people who consumed the highest amounts had the greatest decl ...Read More >
Lifestyle factors such as drinking and smoking could contribute to increased severity of obstructive sleep apnoea Letting your hair down at the weekend might be a well-known recipe for a hangover, but researchers say it might also increase the severity of a common sleep disorder. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) involves complete pauses in breathing or partial reductions in airflow that arise because muscles in the back of the throat relax, causing the airways to narrow or close. It is more comm ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that lawful incarceration does not suspend the right to human dignity, while directing jail authorities of Tamil Nadu to identify prisoners with disabilities at the time of admission and equip all prisons with disability-friendly infrastructure. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said, "Lawful incarceration does not suspend the right to human dignity. The punishment lies only in the restriction of liberty, not in the denial of huma ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], July 11: Aayush Wellness Limited, an Integrated Healthcare Company, proudly announces the launch of its - Brain Fuel Capsules, formulated to support cognitive function, memory retention and mental clarity using time-tested herbal ingredients. With this launch, the company continues to expand its nutraceutical product portfolio, addressing one of the most overlooked health challenges in modern society like poor memory, lack of focus, and a decline in clear thinking." With ...Read More >
New Delhi: Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking may have brain health decline, leading to dementia, 10 years earlier than women, finds a study on Wednesday. The findings of a long-term study, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, showed that men with cardiovascular disease risk factors can have dementia onset a decade earlier -- from their mid-50s to mid-70s -- than similarly affec ...Read More >
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