Alzheimer's Disease

Over 40,000 people with dementia are reported missing for the first time in the UK every year

Ad Feature Appeal launched to safeguard digital database for dementia patients

It's ok to start the day with an egg for breakfast.

Eggs are back on the healthy menu

New research suggests that drinking tap water could be putting millions of people living in the UK at a greater risk of dementia.

New research warns of 'link' between soft water and dementia

The new blood test can remove barriers to an early diagnosis

Ad Feature Blood test which can help detect early Alzheimer’s launches in the UK

Lecanemab is designed to target and clear a protein called amyloid from patient’s brains (Photo: Adobe)

Lecanemab UK: what is it and how much does Alzheimer's drug cost?

Dancing is good for balance and memory. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: Reverse signs of aging in the brain by dancing

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Breaking Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: William Shakespeare knew about emotions

Headband created that can detect Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

Tony Bennett has died aged 96

Breaking Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96
Tony Bennett, the legendary pop and jazz singer, has died at the age of 96
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Fiona Phillips attends Theirworld's Annual International Woman's Day Breakfast on March 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Theirworld)

Fiona Phillips announces she has Alzheimer’s disease aged 62

The commonest form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for about 60–70 per cent of cases. Photo: AdobeStock

Dr's Casebook: Six minutes of daily high-intensity exercise could delay Alzheime...

Nora Forster and John Lydon attend the BMI Awards at The Dorchester on October 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Breaking Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies

A Mediterranean diet slashes the risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, according to new research.

Mediterranean diet slashes risk of dementia by almost a quarter

John Lydon is competing to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Sex Pistols’ John Lydon competing to represent Ireland in Eurovision

Findings of a clinical trial involving a new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab have been published

New Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab hailed ‘momentous’ by experts in trial

The project has been set up ahead of the upcoming dedicated Year of Music in Kirklees in 2023.

Kirklees Council funds ‘Breathing Space’ project to support residents with demen...

Keep the brain active doing things like crosswords or sudoku puzzles. Photo: Getty Images

Dr's Casebook: Keeping your brain active really does delay Alzheimer’s

EastEnders and Carry On star Dame Barbara Windsor has died, aged 83

These are the symptoms of early onset dementia - and how it is linked to head in...

Watch the moving moment a former ballerina with Alzheimer’s remembers dancing to...

A new algorithm could detect ‘Covid cough’ - even in people with no obvious symp...

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support(Photo: Shutterstock)

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support

The test could detect signs of the disease 20 years before symptoms show (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new blood test could spot Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear

A combination of different factors have been suggested to help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s (Photo: Shutterstock)

Certain lifestyle habits may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 60% - here's wh...

This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock)

Negative thinking may lead to dementia according to a new study - here’s what yo...

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A new Alzheimer's study has linked alcohol to dementia By The Newsroom

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How to spot the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

A couple of glasses of wine a day really do help clear your mind

Scientists develop blood test that could spot Alzheimer's

Tucking into a curry can fight dementia

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Alzheimer's protein study welcomed by experts

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Saunas really are good for your heart

Grandpa's Great Escape.

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Three or four cups of coffee a day does you more good than harm

Memories Club brings back the happy times at Dewsbury Rams

Eating plenty of Marmite boosts the brain

The study suggests that the drug could reverse age-related changes in the brain

Experimental Alzheimer's drug '˜reverses dementia triggers'

Memory suppressor gene may be Alzheimer's key

Greenhead Park will be hosting the memory walk.

Walks to remember for charity cash

Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes from Halifax.

Blue Peter’s John Noakes found after going missing in Majorca

Sisters raise thousands for worthy cause

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