Tag: cognitive
Lack Of Glucose In Brain May Predict Alzheimer's Risk
Chronic episodes of a dip in the sugar levels in the brain may trigger the onset of cognitive decline, especially memory loss leading to Alzheimer's disease, researchers warned.....
A Good Book May Help Ease Chronic Pain
Reading a book may not only be captivating but may also help people suffering with chronic pain, a study shows. ....
MRI Scans May Help Spot HIV In The Brain
Despite effective drug treatment, HIV may still persist in the brain and lead to cognitive problems. But, tracking the changes to the brain's white matter using MRI scans can help spot the deadly virus, say researchers including one of Indian-origin. ....
Uber Launches Selfie Powered Real-Time ID Check In India
For the security of both riders and drivers, cab-aggregator Uber has launched a Real-Time ID Check in India that prompts drivers to take a selfie before they accept rides. ....
Talk Therapy For Depression? Brain Scan May Predict Efficacy
Researchers have found that specific patterns of activity on brain scans may help clinicians identify whether talk therapy or antidepressant medication is more likely to help a patient recover from depression.....
Feeling depressed? Beat the blues by playing video games, touted as viable and effective treatment for depression, researchers said. They help in brain training.....
Covid Survivors May Suffer Cognitive Complications
A large proportion of Covid-19 survivors may be affected by neuropsychiatric and cognitive complications, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin. ....
Pets May Protect You From Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline
Having a company of a pet friend may protect you from memory loss in later life and other kinds of cognitive decline, finds a new study. ....
Cognitive Loss From Severe Covid Equivalent To 20 Years Of Ageing: Study
Cognitive impairment, as a result of severe Covid-19, is similar to that sustained between 50 and 70 years of age and is the equivalent to losing 10 IQ points, finds a study. ....
