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Alexa could diagnose Alzheimer's and other brain conditions — should it?

Researchers are considering whether personal digital assistants like Alexa could diagnose cognitive conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia. But the ethics are murky.

Inverse

Use of antipsychotic drugs among dementia patients increasing, study suggests

Academics at the University of Exeter and King’s College London compared current prescribing with pre-coronavirus levels.

The Independent UK

One-legged man in care home, 93, with knife dies after being Tasered by police

Police were called to a care home in June after reports an elderly man with dementia was threatening staff with a knife

Daily Mirror

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‘Intellectually, socially and physically active lifestyle may ward off dementia’

Continuing to learn over a lifetime may help protect the brain from cognitive decline, researchers said.

The Independent UK

Co Tyrone men take on gruelling Mournes challenge for family members affected by dementia

David told Belfast Live his grandfather has been affected by dementia, while Lester’s dad has also been diagnosed with the disease

Belfast Live

Dear Abby: I’m ill and can’t leave wife who cheated on me

Man with Lewy Body Dementia is largely dependent on his wife and is devastated after she admits sleeping with an ex-boyfriend.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘The new dementia tax’: Truss’s U-turn is first real howler of Tory leadership race

Analysis: Truss’s misjudgement earns her comparisons to Theresa May in blunder critics say could have proved fatal in general election

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Victims of racism more likely to suffer poorer brain function and memory loss in later life, study suggests

Evidence shows that Black people are more at risk of dementia but less likely to receive a timely diagnosis due to barriers in accessing healthcare.

The Independent UK

Ultra-processed foods strongly linked to increased dementia risk - what to eat instead

Tucking into a delicious takeaway every now and then is perfectly fine, but if your diet consists of ultra-processed foods on the regular, it will increase your risk of developing dementia later in life

Daily Mirror

What are ultra-processed foods?

Regularly eating these foods can result in 28 per cent faster rate of cognitive decline

Evening Standard

What is ultra-processed food and the UK foods that it includes

Ultra-processed food consumption has been associated with a higher risk of dementia according to a study produced in China, but decreasing the amount of these products you eat is relatively simple

Daily Record

Eating ultra processed foods like crisps and cookies ‘linked to increased risk of dementia’

Swapping a chocolate bar for an apple could cut the risk of dementia, research suggests

The Independent UK

What allegations of Alzheimer's research fraud mean for patients

Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia and, with a rapidly ageing global population, it is fuelling unprecedented demand for costly patient care. There have been an estimated 400 clinical studies since the first Alzheimer’s drug trial in 1987.

The Conversation

AIs could predict dementia, humans can ensure it’s done ethically

AI could mean early intervention for dementia but raises ethical issues about patient privacy.

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Nottingham Post

Death notices and funeral announcements from Nottingham Post this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Daily Record

Michael Mosley sheds light on how reading can 'protect against dementia'

He encourages people to take part in what he calls 'leisure reading'.

ABC News

Model trains helping people with dementia at Sunshine Coast aged care home

Childhood memories of cane trains come rushing back for Sunshine Coast Allan Lenham when he sees a model railway in action at his nursing home, a project set in motion to keep residents engaged.

Dynamite News

Health: Eating more ultra-processed foods is associated with risk of dementia

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods were found to be related with a lower risk when ultra-processed foods were substituted in a person's diet, according to researchers. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Hospices have become big business for private equity firms, raising concerns about end-of-life care

Hospice care, once provided primarily by nonprofit agencies, has seen a remarkable shift over the past decade, with more than two-thirds of hospices nationwide now operating as for-profit entities. The ability to turn a quick profit in caring for people in their last days of life is attracting a new…

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Alzheimer's death rate one of the highest in the country

Cases of the disease are rising, and Alzheimer Scotland have warned that patients are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19, making it a public health priority.

Daily Record

Dementia calculator shows if you're at risk of the illness in next five years

Scientists have developed a calculator which can predict if your risk of developing dementia in the next five years.

Daily Record

Dementia: The seven things you should stop doing immediately to reduce risk

According to two major studies, fizzy drinks, full English breakfasts and having a desk job are all things you should ditch to lower your risk of dementia.

Daily Mirror

Hidden sign of dementia appears nearly two decades before any clinical symptoms - new study

Fascinating research into Alzheimer's disease could prove to be a real game-changer - and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing the devastating brain disorder

Daily Record

Air pollution linked to dementia and cognitive decline in new UK government report

It was also found that more direct damage to the brain can be caused by air pollution.

Wales Online

Seven things to stop doing right now to help avoid dementia

More than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide

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