Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke is the first step to ensuring medical help is received immediately. For each minute a stroke goes untreated and blood flow to the brain continues to be blocked, a person loses about 1.9 million neurons. This could mean that a person’s speech, […]
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A stroke can cause permanent loss of function. The long-term effects of a stroke depend on which part of the brain was damaged and by how much. Early treatment and rehabilitation after stroke can improve recovery and many people regain a lot of function. The most common types of disability after stroke are impaired speech, […]
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There are many different conditions that are recognized as psychological health disorders. Mental health issues are in fact one of the leading health ailments that mankind is facing. Depression and anxiety disorders are few mental health issues that are ignored, misdiagnosed and may compound and become chronic health issues. Mental Health is also one of […]
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In India more than 1 million cases are detected each year of Alzheimer’s disease, a leading neurological ailment that includes memory loss and impairment of mental function. However the majority of the cases are neither reported nor diagnosed due to unawareness. Given below are few of the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. These can […]
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Alternative treatments for Alzheimer’s have shown to lower the risk of the disease. Some of the recent breakthroughs were accidental and are yet to show a well-detailed effect on the control of neurological disorders. However, it is advised that before you start supplementing your diet with any of the given below, it is important for us […]
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) does not only affect in old age. More than 10 million people in India suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and have a younger onset. AD in India is a disease often misinterpreted, misdiagnosed and misunderstood. It is considered a psychological issue and has a social stigma associated with it, where it is a […]
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The most common reason for dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease. Dementia refers to a condition wherein which cognitive abilities decrease and there seems an interference with daily activities (i.e. driving, cooking, paying bills, shopping, etc.) Alzheimer’s Disease: Risk Factors Age- Ageing is a major risk factor. The age-specific incidence rates have doubled in every 4.4 years […]
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Alzheimer’s disease is not a natural part of aging. It is the most common cause of progressive dementia, due to the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain and shrinkage of brain matter. Risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is increased by older age, genetic factors and several medical risks factors. Many studies have also suggested […]
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Alzheimer disease (AD) is a neuro- degenerative disorder featuring progressive cognitive and functional deficits as well as behavioral changes. Cognitive symptoms of AD most commonly include deficits in short-term memory, executive, and visuospatial dysfunction, and praxis. Clinical assessment, including cognitive testing, remains critical for the diagnosis and staging of AD, although recent advances in amyloid […]
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neuro- degenerative disorder featuring gradually progressive cognitive and functional deficits as well as behavioral changes and is associated with accumulation of amyloid and tau depositions in the brain. AD prevalence is rapidly increasing because the proportion of people 65 years and older is growing fast. India reports more than 10 […]
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If you are getting treated for brain tumor and are in the stage of post-surgery rehabilitation, it is best advised that you opt for a low carbohydrate diet. Most aggressive tumors (brain tumor cells) rely on glucose for growth & survival. According to a 2007 study Ketocal (high fat/low carb diet supplement) was used on […]
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Brain tumor refers to a diverse collection of cancers arising from different cells either within the brain (primary tumors) or from systemic tumors that have metastasized to the brain. Brain tumors account for approximately 2% of all cancers, and the overall average annual age adjusted incidence rate for 2007 to 2011 for primary brain and CNS […]
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Recurrent Headaches are one of the three common recurrent pain syndromes, the others being recurrent abdominal pain & recurrent limb pain in children worldwide. 70% of school children have headache at least once a year. Chronic recurrent headaches occurs in 30-40% of children by age of 7 yrs increases to 75% by the age of […]
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Cerebral Palsy is a disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture that is caused by damage of the developing brain before birth, during birth or after birth of the child. It is a non progressive disorder. In India every 3rd baby in 1000 births is associated with the disease. This is a neurological disorder that […]
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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a sensory and motor disorder characterized by an uncontrolled sensation in the legs accompanied by an irresistible urge to move the legs with partial or complete resolution of the symptoms through transient. RLS in children is under diagnosed. Children with RLS may present with conduct problems including aggression, inattention, hyperactivity […]
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It is well known fact that poor air quality affects our health and all of us should be aware of this. These symptoms could be experienced within just a few hours or several days after breathing polluted air. Most commonly we see respiratory symptoms like coughing, sore throat, recurrent chest infection etc. along with higher […]
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Stroke is the third common cause of mortality and a leading cause of disability. The National Commission on Macroeconomics & Health in India projected about 1.6 million cases of stroke in 2015 with death occurring in one fourth of cases. Women have a higher incidence of stroke across the world. The gender wise data are […]
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Stroke or Brain Attack is the third most common cause of death after Heart disease and Cancer. But it is the most disabling illness. Stroke can occur at any age, but is more common as the age advances. The signs and symptoms of stroke usually develop quickly. Occasionally the progression may occur for hours to […]
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Stroke as a disease is the third leading cause of death (first two are heart disease and cancer) and it is also a leading cause of disabilty. Looking at data on the basis of gender, it is the third leading cause of death for women. Also every 1 in 5 men can suffer from an […]
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Forgetfulness is a part of growing old. It is often called an inevitable consequence of ageing. It happens to a lesser extent in some and greater extent in others. So forgetting keys or spectacles shouldn`t be of any concern. This is sometimes also called ‘benign senescence of old age’. However, in some people ‘benign senescence’ […]
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