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Ex-Wales star calls on pro rugby players to get brain scans as he battles dementia

Alix Popham is calling for rugby players to have annual brain scans and believes that governing bodies are avoiding the subject in fear of the damage they might uncover

Daily Mirror

Dementia, heart disease and cancer risk cut by walking this many steps daily

Your dementia risks could be cut by quickly walking a certain number of steps.

Daily Record

Poor dental health linked to cognitive decline and increased dementia risk, claims study

Having poor oral health can do more damage than people may think. A person’s oral health is directly linked to other health conditions including cognitive decline and increased dementia risk, claims a new study.

Daily Mirror

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Why walking speed is more important than hitting 10,000 steps per day

A faster pace showed positive outcomes for heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, over and above the total number of daily steps taken

The Independent UK

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of developing dementia, study warns

‘Replacing them with healthy options may decrease dementia risk’

The Independent UK

Te reo Māori's unknown health benefits

Research shows that people who are bilingual may be more resilient to mate wareware (dementia) than monolinguals. Makarena Dudley looks at some little-known benefits of te reo Māori.

Newsroom.co.nz

Ultra-processed foods: it's not just their low nutritional value that's a concern

In countries such as the UK, US and Canada, ultra-processed foods now account for 50% or more of calories consumed. This is concerning, given that these foods have been linked to a number of different health conditions, including a greater risk of obesity and various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular…

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Brushing your teeth can protect brain health, new research reveals

In a new review, researchers found that poor oral health is linked with cognitive decline in old age.

Inverse

With early Alzheimer's in the family, these sisters decided to test for the gene

For some people, a rare genetic mutation makes dementia inescapable. Three sisters have decided to confront fate with a genetic test and have joined a research project on possible treatments.

WEKU

Aintree 'turned blue' as hundreds descend on racecourse

"To me, everybody's hands were on those scissors"

Liverpool Echo

Insomnia in later life can be early warning for memory loss and dementia, study finds

As we get older, we typically report more issues getting a good night's sleep, but now a new study has discovered that there could be a link between older adults with insomnia and memory loss.

Daily Mirror

Govt vows 'robust' dementia care reform

The federal government is promising to reform dementia care and reward workers in the sector with higher pay.

AAP

'Empathy' key in Indigenous dementia care

The aged care sector must work to understand the specific needs of Indigenous Australians living with dementia, a conference on the disease has been told.

AAP

Dementia expert blasts six week training

Australia must bolster the level of dementia care education being given to residential aged care staff, a conference on the disease has been told.

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Dublin Fire Brigade rescue hoarder after they get trapped in their own house

A hoarding disorder can be a sign of underlying conditions such as OCD, anxiety, depression or dementia

Daily Mirror

Mum convinced she has long Covid and dementia despite no symptoms found dead on birthday

After suffering a bout of the virus, Sandra Kirk became convinced she had long Covid and was developing dementia as her mental health spiralled until her tragic death

Wales Online

Signs of Alzheimer's disease to look out for including mood swings, weight loss and sleep problems

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and the signs differ as it develops

Liverpool Echo

Alzheimer's Disease signs to look out for

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia

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Snoring increases risk of cancer and dementia, research claims

The study found those suffering from Obstructive sleep apnoea had an increased chance of developing diseases such as cancer and dementia.

Daily Record

West Lothian woman tells how she was left "grieving twice" after mum's heartbreaking Alzheimer's diagnosis

Sophie O’Brien lost mum Lesley was "active and bright" before she passed away

Chronicle Live

Vicky Pattison raises thousands as she honours late grandad with emotional 26 mile Stonehenge trek

The former Geordie Shore star raised £3,000 in memory of her grandad who sadly died from dementia

Wales Online

Former England star breaks down in tears and walks out of TV interview as he opens up on horrors of dementia battle

The 42-year-old was left in tears after discussing his battles with dementia

Daily Record

Fundraiser retracing steps of nana's life in Lanarkshire in aid of Alzheimer Scotland

Megan Tumilty will take part in the Memory Walk in honour of her gran who passed away last year after a battle with dementia

The Guardian - UK

Jackie Oates: Gracious Wings review – mortality and other moods

The English folk singer considers life’s landmarks, from childhood to dementia, on her affecting eighth album

Manchester Evening News

Heartwarming moment Man City fan, 84, with dementia hugs Phil Foden in box surprise

Barry Carr and his grandson Charlie Gibson have been warming the hearts of millions across the world on TikTok

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