The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Morning Mail: dementia our new top health problem, super debate heats up, JK Rowling’s book fears

Different types of dementia have surpassed heart problems as biggest cause of illness burden, report says; author believed former husband would burn Harry Potter draft

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023

What is No Smoking Day and how can it help Londoners quit?

No Smoking Day is an annual awareness day which encourages smokers to attempt to quit the habit.

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023

Dementia now afflicts more seniors than heart disease

Dementia is now the No.1 cause of illness, injury or death among Australians aged over 65 with case numbers forecast to increase further in the coming decades.

AAP · Feb 22, 2023

How frontotemporal dementia, the syndrome affecting Bruce Willis, changes the brain – research is untangling its genetic causes

Around 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. Recently, the actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a rare type of dementia that typically affects people ages 45 to 64. In contrast to Alzheimer’s, in which the major initial symptom is memory loss,…

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

Scientists find link between obesity and dementia

The findings suggest it is important to address obesity and begin healthy weight loss when people reach their 40s and 50s

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Scientists reveal how to spot first signs of dementia nine years before diagnosis

Early intervention could reduce your risk of developing dementia-related disease

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

FTD explained: Experts on brain disorder’s symptoms and treatment

Fans and followers of Hollywood icon Bruce Willis were shocked and saddened by the news of the actor’s diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a rare form of dementia.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Exercising just once a month at any age reduces risk of dementia, study finds

Researchers at University College London have found that it is never too late to start exercising to reduce the risk of dementia with a study suggesting benefits at any age

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023

Staying fit and active throughout life ‘best way to stave off dementia’

Even taking up exercise in your 60s is better than doing nothing at all for protecting brain health, research suggests.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

You've read the scary headlines – but rest assured, your cookware is safe

“Are nonstick pans toxic”? “Can aluminium cookware cause dementia?” “Are my scratched pans still safe?” That’s just a sample of a few worrying headlines about the safety of our pots and pans recently.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2023