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Is AI Dulling Your Brain? How To Reclaim Your Cognition And Intellect
- Wednesday September 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sneha Mordani
As AI adoption grows, heavy reliance risks weakening critical thinking. Experts advise treating AI like medicine, not a thinking substitute.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Dementia Risk By 70 Per Cent, Genetic Study Suggests
- Tuesday September 29, 2026
- Health | Press Trust Of India
Researchers analysed genetic data from the ASPREE Trial (Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly), screening genetic scores in more than 13,500 individuals to investigate whether a person's genes influenced aspirin's effect on reducing dementia risk.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Dementia Cases In India Projected To Nearly Double By 2036
- Wednesday September 23, 2026
- Health | Press Trust Of India
With Alzheimer's disease accounting for the majority of dementia cases, doctors stressed that changes in memory, cognition and everyday functioning should not automatically be dismissed as a normal part of ageing.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Can Blood Thinners Protect The Brain? Newer Drugs Show Promise In Alzheimer's Patients
- Saturday September 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers found that patients taking newer oral anticoagulants, known as non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs), had a slower decline in cognitive function than those taking the older blood thinner warfarin or those who were not taking anticoagulants.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Want To Lower Dementia Risk? Skip The Blood Tests And Focus On These 3 Things
- Saturday September 12, 2026
- Health | Associated Press
Among the steps: A half-hour of moderately intense exercise four times a week, twice-weekly resistance training and following the MIND diet, which stresses lots of leafy greens and berries, whole grains, poultry and fish.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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AI May Not Replace Every Job. Anthropic Predicts Where It Could Hit Hardest
- Friday September 11, 2026
- World News | Reported by Samrat Sharma
Under the extreme scenario, wages for cognitive occupations could fall by 11.5 per cent as AI increasingly performs tasks traditionally carried out by knowledge workers.
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www.ndtv.com
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Are People Becoming Less Intelligent? Study Explores The 'Reverse Flynn Effect'
- Thursday August 6, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Researchers say the trend, known as the Reverse Flynn Effect, may be linked to environmental, educational and lifestyle changes rather than genetics.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Weekend Recovery Undo Weekday Brain Damage?
- Saturday August 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Mahendra JV
An extended sleep after a demanding week often feels restorative. Subjective alertness improves, daytime sleepiness diminishes, and many people believe they have returned to their usual level of functioning.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Can Drinking Diet Sodas Cause Memory Loss? Study On Low-Calorie Sweeteners Explains Link
- Thursday July 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
A study in Neurology links high artificial sweetener intake to faster cognitive decline in adults under 60, especially those with diabetes.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Could Hearing Loss Become The First Treatable Step In Dementia Prevention?
- Wednesday July 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Atul Kumar Mittal
Increasing evidence suggests that untreated hearing impairment may be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Can Digital Overload Change The Way The Brain Functions?
- Tuesday July 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Jyoti Bala Sharma
While technology has simplified many aspects of life, growing evidence suggests that constant digital engagement may influence how the brain processes information, manages attention and maintains long term cognitive health
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Belly Fat Isn't Just Bad for Your Heart: Here's How It May Affect Your Brain Too
- Thursday July 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Not all body fat behaves the same way. Belly fat consists of two types: subcutaneous fat, which lies just beneath the skin, and visceral fat, which surrounds organs such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Feeling Mentally Drained? Expert Shares 3 Simple Ways To Restore Your Mental Bandwidth
- Friday July 10, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
When we put too much pressure on our brain, it slows down, just like our phones start to hang when there are too many tabs open at the same time.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Are We Training Our Brains Less In The Age Of Google And AI? Doctor Answers
- Saturday June 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Surbhi Chaturvedi
The future may not belong to people who know the most facts. It may belong to those who know when to rely on technology and when to rely on their own minds.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Can Blueberries Boost Brain Health? Review Links Berry Compounds To Better Child Behaviour
- Friday June 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Findings of the study suggest that the natural compounds found in blueberries may support brain development and emotional well-being, although more studies are still needed.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Is AI Dulling Your Brain? How To Reclaim Your Cognition And Intellect
- Wednesday September 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sneha Mordani
As AI adoption grows, heavy reliance risks weakening critical thinking. Experts advise treating AI like medicine, not a thinking substitute.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Dementia Risk By 70 Per Cent, Genetic Study Suggests
- Tuesday September 29, 2026
- Health | Press Trust Of India
Researchers analysed genetic data from the ASPREE Trial (Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly), screening genetic scores in more than 13,500 individuals to investigate whether a person's genes influenced aspirin's effect on reducing dementia risk.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Dementia Cases In India Projected To Nearly Double By 2036
- Wednesday September 23, 2026
- Health | Press Trust Of India
With Alzheimer's disease accounting for the majority of dementia cases, doctors stressed that changes in memory, cognition and everyday functioning should not automatically be dismissed as a normal part of ageing.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Can Blood Thinners Protect The Brain? Newer Drugs Show Promise In Alzheimer's Patients
- Saturday September 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers found that patients taking newer oral anticoagulants, known as non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs), had a slower decline in cognitive function than those taking the older blood thinner warfarin or those who were not taking anticoagulants.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Want To Lower Dementia Risk? Skip The Blood Tests And Focus On These 3 Things
- Saturday September 12, 2026
- Health | Associated Press
Among the steps: A half-hour of moderately intense exercise four times a week, twice-weekly resistance training and following the MIND diet, which stresses lots of leafy greens and berries, whole grains, poultry and fish.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
AI May Not Replace Every Job. Anthropic Predicts Where It Could Hit Hardest
- Friday September 11, 2026
- World News | Reported by Samrat Sharma
Under the extreme scenario, wages for cognitive occupations could fall by 11.5 per cent as AI increasingly performs tasks traditionally carried out by knowledge workers.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Are People Becoming Less Intelligent? Study Explores The 'Reverse Flynn Effect'
- Thursday August 6, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Researchers say the trend, known as the Reverse Flynn Effect, may be linked to environmental, educational and lifestyle changes rather than genetics.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Can Weekend Recovery Undo Weekday Brain Damage?
- Saturday August 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Mahendra JV
An extended sleep after a demanding week often feels restorative. Subjective alertness improves, daytime sleepiness diminishes, and many people believe they have returned to their usual level of functioning.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Can Drinking Diet Sodas Cause Memory Loss? Study On Low-Calorie Sweeteners Explains Link
- Thursday July 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
A study in Neurology links high artificial sweetener intake to faster cognitive decline in adults under 60, especially those with diabetes.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Could Hearing Loss Become The First Treatable Step In Dementia Prevention?
- Wednesday July 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Atul Kumar Mittal
Increasing evidence suggests that untreated hearing impairment may be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Can Digital Overload Change The Way The Brain Functions?
- Tuesday July 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Jyoti Bala Sharma
While technology has simplified many aspects of life, growing evidence suggests that constant digital engagement may influence how the brain processes information, manages attention and maintains long term cognitive health
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Belly Fat Isn't Just Bad for Your Heart: Here's How It May Affect Your Brain Too
- Thursday July 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Not all body fat behaves the same way. Belly fat consists of two types: subcutaneous fat, which lies just beneath the skin, and visceral fat, which surrounds organs such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Feeling Mentally Drained? Expert Shares 3 Simple Ways To Restore Your Mental Bandwidth
- Friday July 10, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
When we put too much pressure on our brain, it slows down, just like our phones start to hang when there are too many tabs open at the same time.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Are We Training Our Brains Less In The Age Of Google And AI? Doctor Answers
- Saturday June 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Surbhi Chaturvedi
The future may not belong to people who know the most facts. It may belong to those who know when to rely on technology and when to rely on their own minds.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Can Blueberries Boost Brain Health? Review Links Berry Compounds To Better Child Behaviour
- Friday June 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Findings of the study suggest that the natural compounds found in blueberries may support brain development and emotional well-being, although more studies are still needed.
-
www.ndtv.com/health