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Bilingualism cuts dementia prevalence in elderly: Study

A recent paper by Nimhans has provided conclusive evidence that the prevalence of dementia is lower in elderly people living in socio-linguistically diverse societies, frequently speaking two or more languages compared to monolinguals.

16 March 2024, 22:01 IST

Bilingualism cuts dementia prevalence in elderly: Study

Bilingualism cuts dementia prevalence in elderly: Study

Bilingualism cuts dementia prevalence in elderly: Study

16 March 2024, 22:01 IST

Neurological conditions affected 3.4 billion people globally in 2021: Lancet

The new analysis suggests that worldwide, the overall amount of disability, illness, and premature death— a measurement known as disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) caused by neurological conditions increased by 18 per cent over the past 31 years.

15 March 2024, 02:52 IST

Neurological conditions affected 3.4 billion people globally in 2021: Lancet

Neurological conditions affected 3.4 billion people globally in 2021: Lancet

Neurological conditions affected 3.4 billion people globally in 2021: Lancet

15 March 2024, 02:52 IST

Play music to keep brain sharp as you age: Study

The researchers, including those at the University of Exeter, UK, reviewed data from more than a thousand adults over the age of 40 years to see the effect of playing a musical instrument or singing in a choir on brain health.

30 January 2024, 15:17 IST

Playing musical instrument linked with sharper brain in later life, study finds

Playing musical instrument linked with sharper brain in later life, study finds

Play music to keep brain sharp as you age: Study

30 January 2024, 15:17 IST

DIA workshop shines light on dementia care

The talk covered aspects involving dementia in mild to moderate and moderate to severe stages, along with the management of a hospitalised person.

16 December 2023, 21:12 IST

DIA workshop shines light on dementia care

DIA workshop shines light on dementia care

DIA workshop shines light on dementia care

16 December 2023, 21:12 IST

Karnataka to launch first-of-its-kind dementia registry

'Under the Karnataka Brain Health Initiative (Ka-BHI), which the state government implements in three districts in collaboration with Nimhans, less than 5% of the population estimated to be affected, are coming for dementia diagnosis or treatment,' says Dr Alladi.

20 September 2023, 19:54 IST

Karnataka to launch first-of-its-kind dementia registry

Karnataka to launch first-of-its-kind dementia registry

Karnataka to launch first-of-its-kind dementia registry

20 September 2023, 19:54 IST

National helpline, online clinic for dementia launched

Nearly 90 lakh Indians are estimated to be living with dementia, including 46,000 Bengalureans. And it is estimated that around 90% do not get a diagnosis.

06 September 2023, 01:48 IST

National helpline, online clinic for dementia launched

National helpline, online clinic for dementia launched

National helpline, online clinic for dementia launched

06 September 2023, 01:48 IST

Cricketers swap jerseys in support of dementia patients

The move was symbolic of the confusion often experienced by people suffering from dementia, the disease that causes loss of memory.

29 July 2023, 12:01 IST

Ashes: England cricketers swap jerseys in support of dementia patients

Ashes: England cricketers swap jerseys in support of dementia patients

Cricketers swap jerseys in support of dementia patients

29 July 2023, 12:01 IST

Hearing aids may guard cognitive decline in old adults

Age-related hearing loss is extremely common, affecting two-thirds of adults aged over 60 globally

18 July 2023, 10:47 IST

Hearing aids may lower cognitive decline in older adults with dementia risk: Lancet study

Hearing aids may lower cognitive decline in older adults with dementia risk: Lancet study

Hearing aids may guard cognitive decline in old adults

18 July 2023, 10:47 IST

Include dementia in G20 meet agenda: NGO to govt

NGO's managing trustee, Dr Radha S Murthy, said that 8.8 million senior citizens in India are estimated to have dementia

13 March 2023, 02:32 IST

Include dementia in G20 meeting agenda, NGO appeals to govt

Include dementia in G20 meeting agenda, NGO appeals to govt

Include dementia in G20 meet agenda: NGO to govt

13 March 2023, 02:32 IST

19-yr-old youngest to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Nearly all cases of Alzheimer’s disease in people younger than 30 are due to inherited faulty genes

23 February 2023, 14:29 IST

A 19-year-old is the youngest person to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease – the cause is a mystery

A 19-year-old is the youngest person to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease – the cause is a mystery

19-yr-old youngest to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

23 February 2023, 14:29 IST