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The exercise habit that could help lower Alzheimer's and dementia risk

August 09, 2026 4:56 pm

A neurosurgeon says cardio workouts can sharpen memory, improve verbal ability and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Here's what another brain expert says about the science behind the claim.

Researchers say untreated vision impairment in older adults may increase the risk of cognitive decline, depression, falls and loss of independence, with new Indian research examining whether timely eye care can improve healthy ageing. (File Photo)

How vision loss can affect memory, mobility and mental health as we age

July 01, 2026 1:42 pm

Researchers from LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad, are examining how poor eyesight may contribute to falls, depression, cognitive decline and loss of independence among older adults.

Does handwriting encourage better focus or comprehension compared to typing?

Scientists say your handwriting could offer clues about brain decline

May 24, 2026 10:13 am

Researchers found that slower and less coordinated handwriting patterns were linked to cognitive impairment in older adults.

Participants with higher pTau217 levels showed faster Alzheimer’s-related changes, even before clear signs appeared on brain scans. (Photo credit: FreePik)

This protein in your blood could reveal Alzheimer’s risk early

May 01, 2026 9:07 am

New research is bringing scientists closer to detecting Alzheimer’s earlier than ever before, raising hopes for timely intervention.

The Indian Institute of Science's Centre for Brain Research in Bengaluru has launched an 'AI Challenge for Healthy Brain Aging' to help track the causes of various issues, such as dementia.

Can AI solve India's dementia crisis? Bengaluru IISc launches Rs 2 crore challenge to track brain aging

April 25, 2026 5:25 pm

Participants in teams of up to five can use several datasets to help create their tools, such as the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, UK Biobank, and many others.

The study highlights how simple lifestyle habits may support long-term brain health. (Image for representation: FreePik)

Cooking at home linked to lower dementia risk in older adults, study finds

April 26, 2026 9:27 am

A large study suggests older adults who cook more often may have a lower risk of dementia. Researchers say the link does not prove cause and may reflect overall healthier lifestyles.

Participants who consumed more than 20 grams per day showed a 16 to 24 per cent lower overall risk of dementia. (Image: Freepik)

Eating full-fat cheese may be linked to reduced dementia risk: Study

February 06, 2026 9:13 am

The study raises new questions about how everyday foods may interact with long-term brain health.

As early-onset cases rise, elder care homes are emerging as vital spaces offering safety, dignity and emotional relief.

Inside India’s dementia care challenge: A wife’s journey as her husband forgot her, slowly

January 12, 2026 5:07 am

As cases rise among Indians, families are grappling with guilt, exhaustion and heartbreak while navigating a system that is still learning how to care.

Bruce Willis and Emma Heming celebrate a low-key Christmas amid his dementia battle.

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming misses the husband who 'loved this time of the year' amid his dementia battle: 'Grief doesn't only belong to death'

December 30, 2025 12:40 pm

Bruce Willis is missing from ex-wife Demi Moore's Christmas celebration with their daughters as he battles dementia in a house away from his current wife Emma Heming and their daughters.

Digital biomarkers can change the way we track dementia: Prof KVS Hari, Director, Centre for Brain Research, IISc

December 20, 2025 1:53 pm

KVS Hari spoke to indianexpress.com on CBR’s work, its focus, and the need for collecting large amounts of health data to predict and prevent dementia.