Dementia

Partha Nandi, MD
Is Weed Affecting Your Brain Long-Term? Study Suggests Dementia Risk May Be Sooner Than You Think
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Is Weed Affecting Your Brain Long-Term? Study Suggests Dementia Risk May Be Sooner Than You Think

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Canadian researchers analyzing over six million people discovered unexpected patterns that could fundamentally change how we view marijuana’s long-term safety profile. As cannabis legalization spreads across North America and usage climbs among populations once considered low-risk, scientists are uncovering connections between marijuana use and brain health that warrant serious attention.  New findings emerge from one…

Parkinson’s Breakthrough: Nanoparticles Used to Reverse Disease Progression
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Parkinson’s Breakthrough: Nanoparticles Used to Reverse Disease Progression

ByPartha Nandi, MD

What if reversing Parkinson’s didn’t require brain surgery, implanted wires, or daily pills with harsh side effects? Parkinson’s disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, affects over 10 million people worldwide. It creeps in gradually—first a tremor, then slowness, stiffness, and eventually, the steady erosion of motor control. Beneath these symptoms lies a…

Early Symptoms of Young-Onset Alzheimer’s: What to Watch For
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Early Symptoms of Young-Onset Alzheimer’s: What to Watch For

ByPartha Nandi, MD

What if your mind started betraying you in your 30s—misplacing memories, losing track of conversations, forgetting where your daughter said she’d be just hours earlier? Most people associate Alzheimer’s with old age, something that might come decades down the road, if at all. But for Fraser, a 41-year-old father from Australia, those quiet disruptions started…

Golf Course Living May Come With a Hidden Cost: 126% Higher Parkinson’s Risk
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Golf Course Living May Come With a Hidden Cost: 126% Higher Parkinson’s Risk

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Golf courses are often seen as the perfect backdrop for a quiet, healthy life. But what if that scenic view came with an unexpected risk? A new study is raising eyebrows—and serious questions—about a hidden health concern tied to where you live. And the numbers are hard to ignore. Parkinson’s in America: A Growing Health…

Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk by 20%, New Research Shows
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Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk by 20%, New Research Shows

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Mind-boggling research flipped our understanding of shingles vaccines, revealing protective brain benefits beyond mere skin relief. People receiving these jabs face a staggering 20% drop in dementia risk over seven years—a statistical bombshell in preventative health circles! For countless souls staring down cognitive decline’s barrel, hope glimmers anew. Dementia’s relentless march—55 million worldwide victims and…

Microplastics Found in Human Brains: New Research Reveals Health Risks
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Microplastics Found in Human Brains: New Research Reveals Health Risks

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Groundbreaking research published in Nature Medicine reveals deeply concerning findings about microplastic accumulation in human brains. Scientists detected significantly higher concentrations of these tiny plastic particles in brain tissue thanin other organs, raising profound questions about potential impacts on neurological health.  Led by Alexander Nihart, researchers employed advanced detection methods to identify microscopic plastic particles…

Diet and Dementia Prevention: How an 82-Year-Old Woman Reversed Her Memory Loss
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Diet and Dementia Prevention: How an 82-Year-Old Woman Reversed Her Memory Loss

ByPartha Nandi, MD

It’s often devastating to watch a loved one slip away into the grasp of dementia. For Mark Hatzer, this reality hit hard when his mother, Sylvia, an 82-year-old woman suffering from dementia, could no longer recognize him. As her condition rapidly worsened, Sylvia was admitted to North Manchester General Hospital for her safety. Mark was…

Mind Your Gut: How the Microbiome Influences Depression and Dementia
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Mind Your Gut: How the Microbiome Influences Depression and Dementia

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Beneath the surface of our everyday lives, an unseen battle rages within our digestive systems. The delicate balance of bacteria residing in our gut has far-reaching implications, influencing not only our physical health but also our mental well-being. Imagine the possibility that the bacteria in your gut could be shaping your thoughts, moods, and even…

Slow Walkers Beware: Could Your Walking Speed Indicate Your Dementia Risk?
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Slow Walkers Beware: Could Your Walking Speed Indicate Your Dementia Risk?

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Dementia, a condition characterized by a decline in mental ability that hinders daily life, affects a staggering 55 million people worldwide, and the number keeps growing. It is projected to reach 139 million by 2050. [1] With no known cure for dementia, researchers have been diligently working to identify early signs of the condition to…