As populations age in nearly every country, the number of people living with dementia is projected to rise sharply — from 57 million in 2021 to an estimated 139 million by 2050.
A recent research published in PLOS Biology highlights the link between vaccination and a reduced risk of age-related neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia.
A 2003 study has recently gained popularity on social media. The study finds that leisure activities such as dancing can significantly lower the possibility of dementia.
Fewer than 50 specialised dementia care centres exist nationwide, most in big cities and run by private hospitals or nonprofits. Millions of families and elders in rural and semi-urban India continue to struggle alone.
Infections like the flu or shingles trigger inflammation throughout the body, including in the brain. This stress is thought to accelerate brain ageing.
It is estimated that nearly 8.8 mn Indians older than 60 have dementia & Alzheimer’s, for which no cure exists currently. Equally concerning is its proliferation in younger age group.
Most of the participants are rural, monolingual, and quite a few have never received a formal education. These factors make them stand out from other global subjects of dementia studies.
The shipment earlier bound for Gujarat’s Vadinar has changed course amid payment concerns; could still reach India if issues are resolved, according to Kpler.
INS Arihant was first vessel under SSBN project and was quietly commissioned in 2016. The second indigenous SSBN, INS Arighat, was commissioned in August 2024.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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