Speech patterns reveal depression levels
August 20th, 2012 - 12:29 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 20 (IANS) Speech patterns can reveal the severity of depression as well as a patient's response to treatment, suggests a new study.The study, the largest of its kind ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Deadly toxins in shark fin soup linked to Alzheimer’s
February 24th, 2012 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) The growing demand for shark fin soup is not only endangering the marine species, but is also a deadly threat to brain health because of high ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Glass of milk makes for smarter brain
January 31st, 2012 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) Drinking a glass of milk daily not only smartens the brain but also supplies the vital nutrients it requires to be in a peak condition.Besides ... Read more...
Posted in World |
A fishy diet could stave off Alzheimer’s risk
December 1st, 2011 - 9:23 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 1 (IANS) People eating a fishy meal are likely to improve their brain health and stave off the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
"This is the first study to ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Managing people helps develop better brains
September 9th, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 9 (IANS) Managing other people at the workplace promotes brain health, protects memory and the learning centre well into old age.University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers have ... Read more...
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Exercise more for a good brain
July 26th, 2011 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 26 (IANS) That exercise helps maintain good health is well known but it also improves your brain's wellness, say researchers.New research conducted at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ... Read more...
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Mystery disease kills three more in Bihar (Lead)
June 22nd, 2011 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, June 22 (IANS) Three more children have died of a mysterious disease in Bihar, taking the toll to 35, officials said Wednesday.Two children died after contracting high fever followed ... Read more...
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Seven more children die of mysterious illness in Bihar
June 19th, 2011 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, June 19 (IANS) Seven more children have died of a mysterious disease in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district taking the death toll to 20, officials said Sunday.The children reported high fever, ... Read more...
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Older adults ‘consuming more phytonutrients than younger adults’
April 14th, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 14 (ANI): A new research has found that older adults are consuming higher levels of carotenoids, flavonoids and other phytonutrients found in fruits and vegetables that are thought to support ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Brisk walk ‘can boost brain blood flow in elderly women’
April 13th, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 13 (ANI): A new study has found that brisk walking for 30-50 minutes three or four times per week improved blood flow through to the brain as much as 15 ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Exposure to vehicle pollution causes brain damage in mice
April 8th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 8 (ANI): A study has found that mice, which are exposed to short-term vehicle pollution, show significant brain damage, including signs associated with memory loss and Alzheimer's disease.According to the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Mediation boosts brain health - and just in a few months
February 16th, 2011 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): A new study Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has found that regular meditation can boost brain health and results begin to show in just a few months.The researchers ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Moderate physical exercise in older adults shown to improve memory
February 1st, 2011 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): A new study-conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Illinois, Rice University, and Ohio State University-shows that one year of moderate physical exercise can increase ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Now, simple test to determine brain health uncovered
November 10th, 2010 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 10 (ANI): Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) have been able to use a computer-based test to gauge a person's brain health, according to a new study.The test assessed ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Drinking beet juice daily promotes brain health in older adults
November 3rd, 2010 - 12:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 03 (ANI): A new study has shown that drinking beet juice daily can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults.This finding could hold great potential for combating the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Consuming junk food ‘harms brain health’
October 27th, 2010 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 27 (ANI): Apart from being responsible for the flab on body, processed food also harms behaviour and emotional health of children, suggests a new study.The Telethon Institute for Child Health ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Compound in carrots, peppers boosts brain health
October 14th, 2010 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 14 (ANI): A plant compound found in carrots, peppers, celery, olive oil, peppermint, rosemary and chamomile helps reduce age-related inflammation in the brain and memory deficits, according to a new ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Walking at least 6 miles per week ‘can reduce Alzheimer’s risk’
October 14th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 14 (ANI): Want to keep your brain sharp in old age? Well, go for a stroll then, for a new study suggests that walking at least six miles per week ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Walking helps retain memory in old age
October 14th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) Walking at least 10 km per week may protect your brain size and preserve memory in old age, suggests a new study."Brain size shrinks in late adulthood, which ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Here’s how you can promote brain health
August 18th, 2010 - 4:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 18 (ANI): An expert has suggested some activities that may enhance memory and promote overall brain health.John H. Byrne of the University of Texas studied the neuronal and molecular ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Keeping heart healthy may slow down brain aging
August 3rd, 2010 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 3 (ANI): Want to slow down the aging process of your brain? Well, then start keeping you heart healthy, suggests a new study.In the study, people whose hearts pumped less ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Brain exercises reduce accident risk in older drivers
July 18th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 18 (IANS) There's a clinically proven brain fitness training tool that helps older adults reduce their likelihood of being in a car accident.
For instance, playing a computer-based program DriveSharp⢠... Read more...
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Tea, exercise and Vit-D cut dementia risk
July 12th, 2010 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): A daily cuppa of tea, along with physical exercise and Vitamin D could help prevent dementia, revealed new studies.The first study is on cardiovascular risk and was ... Read more...
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Learning keeps brain healthy
March 3rd, 2010 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 3 (IANS) Learning keeps the brain healthy and helps in limiting the debilitating effects of ageing on memory and the mind, a new study confirms.
UC Irvine neurobiologists are providing the ... Read more...
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Learning ‘promotes brain health’
March 3rd, 2010 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): Mental activity could stave off age-related cognitive and memory decline, suggest researchers.UC Irvine neurobiologists have provided the first visual evidence that learning promotes brain health - and that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Damaged protein recognised as early diagnostic biomarker for Alzheimer’s
February 24th, 2010 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): A new study by American researchers has found that elevated cerebrospinal fluid levels of phosphorylated tau231 (P-tau231), a damaged tau protein, can be used as early diagnostic biomarker ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Omega-3 oils from GM soybeans safe to eat: US FDA
October 28th, 2009 - 5:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 28 (ANI): A genetically modified soybean that produces oil containing omega-3 fatty acids - recommended for heart and brain health - is safe to eat, says the US Food and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Sleep deprivation can take its toll on brain health in later life
September 28th, 2009 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 28 (ANI): Students and businessmen are often miss a good night's sleep with a view to performing brilliantly in exams and securing big contracts, respectively, but this may adversely affect ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Sleep loss may lead to Alzheimer’s
September 25th, 2009 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a link between sleep loss and increase in Alzheimer's plaques.In the study, published in Science Express, ... Read more...
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Common drugs may lead to cognitive impairment in older adults
June 2nd, 2009 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 2 (ANI): Drugs commonly prescribed for allergies, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular might lead to cognitive impairment in older adults, say researchers.Drugs, such as diphenhydramine, which have an anticholinergic effect, are ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Surfing the net boosts brain health
October 15th, 2008 - 12:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 15 (ANI): Web search activity may be helpful in stimulating and possibly improving brain function, according to a new study.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Diet rich in fish, meat and milk may protect against memory loss
September 9th, 2008 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 9 (ANI): A diet rich in vitamin B12, which includes fish, meat and milk, may help to protect against memory loss in old age, according to a new study. ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Individuals with maternal history of Alzheimer’’s more at risk
July 31st, 2008 - 6:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington , July 31 (ANI): Individuals, who have a maternal history of Alzheimer''s disease, are predisposed to the neurodegenerative disease because their brains aren''t using glucose efficiently, says a new study.The ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Balanced diet and exercise keep brain and heart healthy
July 10th, 2008 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 10 (IANS) A balanced diet and regular exercise not only protects one from heart disease and cancer, it also helps insure the brain against mental disorders. "Food is like a ... Read more...
Posted in World |
A balanced diet can help maintain brain health
July 10th, 2008 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 10 (ANI): A professor at the University of California, Los Angeles says that a balanced diet and regular exercise not only protects from heart disease and cancer, but also ... Read more...
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