Dementia

Ashes 2023: English players wear each others' jerseys to raise awareness for dementia

Wearing not their own jerseys but their teammates’ was a poignant reminder of how those living with dementia are at trouble even remembering their own names

Loneliness as dangerous as smoking, says US surgeon general: Here’s how it affects the body

Loneliness is plaguing Americans, jeopardising their well-being and sense of belonging, says Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Studies have shown that loneliness not only affects mental health but also has long-lasting physical effects. It can increase the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes

Oceanic dolphins found to show signs of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating neuro-degenerative condition in humans that causes dementia, affects more than 30 million people worldwide and remains an illness for which there is no cure

5 myths about Alzheimer's disease

With age, many people become more forgetful and occasionally lose or misplace things

World Alzheimer's Day: From causes to cures, five things to know about the illness

Alzheimer's disease affects more than 30 million people worldwide and remains an illness for which there is no cure. It has also afflicted personalities such as late US president Ronald Reagan and British fantasy author Terry Pratchett

Here are 5 early warning signs of dementia

The term dementia describes a collection of symptoms that can affect someone’s memory, as well as their ability to process information and communicate with others. Though dementia leads to memory loss, the causes behind memory loss are different.

Watch: Elderly man combs wife's hair, internet gets 'The Notebook' vibes

This is not the only video that has left users teary-eyed. Earlier, a video featuring an elderly couple holding each other's hand, as they walk slowly towards the entrance of an airplane went viral

SC restrains son from dealing in properties of 89-year-old mother suffering from dementia

This comes after the bench took serious note of the fact that the son took his mother who is also virtually immobile to a registrar's office in Motihari, Bihar, to get her thumb impression to allegedly sell off her properties worth Rs 2 crore

Long COVID-19: Breathlessness, eye problem, muscle weakness, dementia most common symptoms, say doctors

According to World Health Organisation, current evidence suggests approximately 10-20 per cent of people experience a variety of mid and long-term effects after they recover from the initial infection.

Ranbir Kapoor-Randhir Kapoor's public exchange about dementia puts a spotlight on the syndrome, here's all you need to know about it

Ranbir Kapoor recently claimed that uncle Randhir Kapoor is having dementia. However, the veteran actor denied the news and said he is perfectly fine.