Unnoticed by the rest of the world, a bizarre drama was played out in Jharkhand recently -- that is, even more bizarre than the claims made by Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren's aides that Soren voted for the United Progressive Alliance in the Lok Sabha because he is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, so he forgot that it was the National Democratic Alliance which was supporting his government in Jharkhand.
Eating fish may help prolong life says study.
Former BCCI president Raj Singh Dungarpur died in Mumbai on Saturday following protracted illness. Affectionately called as 'Rajbhai' in the cricket fraternity, the 73-year-old Dungarpur, who was president of the Cricket Board for three years in the late 1990s, was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Reagan, who was suffering from Alzheimer disease for the last ten years, died in Los Angeles at the age of 93 on Saturday.
Tried every possible way to shed those extra pounds but unable to get results? Well, a new weight loss drug may address the problem effectively. The powerful new drug, known as tesofensine, which was originally developed as a treatment for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, can help users shed nearly 12 kilos in six months. It is twice as effective as current treatments and can see overweight patients lose up to 10 per cent of their body weight quickly.
Scientists find that green and black tea inhibit the activity of certain enzymes in the brain that are associated with memory.
Brain genes associated with learning and memory are the first to decline
A team of international researchers has carried out a study and found that a glass of wine everyday delays dementia in those who are at risk from Alzheimer's disease as they are already having memory problems, the ScienceDaily reported.
Heston rose to fame in the 1950s with starring in movies like Ben Hur, for which he won an Oscar. He played Moses in the Ten Commandments. Known for his political activism, Heston was a high-profile supporter of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. He was also President of the National Rifle Association from 1998 to 2002.
Hungary's most famous sportsman, who is suffering from a form of Alzheimer's disease, is to sell more than 100 personal mementos of his illustrious soccer career at a British auction next month.
Despite his acquittal in three cases relating to the 1984 riots, he could never get over the stigma following serious allegations that he had led mobs in the aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984.
Irdai has listed diseases that can't be excluded from health insurance policies, including neurodevelopmental disorders, mental illness problems, psychological disorders, genetic diseases, puberty- and menopause-related disorders.
A senior citizen was mistaken for dead at an elderly care centre in Shanghai and sent to a morgue where he was found alive, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the shocking incident that triggered a new wave of anguish in the locked down city.
Video games have been shown to benefit some cognitive systems in the brain, but research has now revealed that habitual players of action games have less grey matter!
People who frequently consume sugary beverages such as sodas and fruit juices are more likely to have poorer memory, smaller overall brain volumes.
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>Exercising several times a week (for 30 to 60 minutes) may sharpen reasoning and learning skills.
Life expectancy will be higher for both men and women.
The answer has something to do with lasting friendships.
You may eat great food, exercise enough and yet not lose fat because you are sleep-deprived. Most of the magic takes place when you sleep well.
Former Indian Censor Board chief Leela Samson talks about her acting debut.
Gerd Mueller netted 68 goals in 62 internationals, including the winner in the 1974 World Cup final, and is third in the all-time list of most goals in the global showpiece tournament with 14, behind Brazilian Ronaldo (15) and German Miroslav Klose (16).
The study said stress-related illness can worsen or cause a whole series of health conditions ranging from obesity to heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems and asthma.
The shortcomings are too many to overlook, but November Story is definitely a one-time watch, says Prateek Sur.
'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!' 'And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.' 'Don't forget, it keeps adding every year.'
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To focus on molecules at advanced stage of development; move to impact 200 scientists.
He underwent 13 days of therapy, which included treatment with anti-viral drugs, plasma transfusions, and traditional Chinese medicine.
The finding may help in curing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer.
Her project aims to clean waste water by flowing through different layers of corn cobs which is a cost-effective and simple technique of cleaning water.
'I consider myself to be a 50 year old with a 16-year-young mind, ready to conquer more continents,' Dr Shuvendu Sen tells Payal Singh Mohanka.
He was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, in 2011.
One of the most prominent leaders of the socialist movement in the 1970s, George Fernandes was a senior Janata Dal leader before he founded the Samata Party.
'Dementia is going to be a huge challenge for hospitals, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, health workers and family members.'
Financials were among the top losers along with Sun Pharma and index heavyweight Reliance Industries
A study has analysed how body mass index is linked to mortality.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.
The rise in premiums could be in the range of 5-25 per cent, depending on the features that each insurance company adds on its products. Insurance firms have been given time till September 30 to include modifications mandated by the regulator.
'Yoga can increase the volume of hippocampus and improve memory.'
The accidental discovery came during an experiment to suppress an obese man's appetite, by using a technique called deep-brain stimulation, which involves stimulating parts of the brain with an electric current. Instead of losing appetite, the patient was suddenly able to recall in immense detail a moment spent in a park with a friend 30 years earlier.
The doctor said that the US president is borderline obese.
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