Dementia

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

Exploratory endpoints included assessments of blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, and additional markers for pre-diabetes

Ad Feature Trial reports findings on cognitive function in dementia patients

Martin Lynch.

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Watch: Inside £4m Omaze prize draw house in Scottish highlands

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

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Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

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Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

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Why King Charles eats avocados: a nutritional expert explains benefits

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I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually
Martin Lewis has broken down how millions of pensioners can benefit from crucial support 💷
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1.7m Brits are expected to be living with dementia by 2040 - more than double today's levels. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Breaking 1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

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

Breaking Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Alastair Stewart has revealed he has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 71

Breaking Former ITV News presenter reveals dementia diagnosis

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

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia and can it be cured?

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s & Dementia?

Breaking Emmerdale star dies following private dementia battle

Breaking Coronation Street star is suffering with dementia

Bruce Willis with his daughters

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma shares heartbreaking update on actor’s health

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

Bruce Willis turned 68 on Sunday - Credit: Getty Images

Breaking WATCH: Bruce Willis speaks for the first time since dementia diagnosis

Hollywood actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with dementia - Credit: Getty Images

Bruce Willis’ wife posts heartbreaking message on star’s 68th birthday

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

Emma Heming Willis told paparazzis to stay away from husband Bruce Willis following dementia diagnosis.

Bruce Willis’ wife issues statement to people approaching the star

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia - what it is

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family confirms

Doing puzzles can be a good way of keeping the brain active

Six steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing dementia

Aah, that's where they were!

Don't worry about forgetting the wee things says Peter, as long as you can find ...
I was telling my wife a story the other night. It was about a friend’s dad and how they were starting to get worried about him.
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These are the signs and symptoms of dementia - and the stages explained

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

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

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...

Student’s party plans postponed for Alzheimer’s charity trek

This is why your hearing could indicate if you have dementia

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A new Alzheimer's study has linked alcohol to dementia

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15 medical myths debunked

Dementia friendly funding boost for Uist and Benbecula

Conference is offering food for thought

Michelle Cameron, Staff Nurse at Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh and Frances Robertson, Senior Charge Nurse at Western Isles Hospitals Surgical Ward, who is pictured at the Dementia Champions Graduation Ceremony.

Local nurses Frances and Michelle graduate as Dementia Champions

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Memory clinics to help with dementia diagnosis to start in Western isles

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Boxing Day fun

An Alzheimers charity has launched a new campaign for Christmas.

Campaign launched for Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Research UK has launched a new campaign set to pull at Aberdeenshire's heartstrings this Christmas.
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Fundraisers and volunteers are being sought to support leading dementia research charity, Alzheimers Research UK, in their local communities. The charity is looking for people to help form new fundraising groups, which will aim to raise vital funds and awareness about dementia.

Dementia charity seeking fundraisers and volunteers

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