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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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

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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.

360info

Death notices and funeral announcements from Nottingham Post this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Nottingham Post

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

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

Daily Record

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.

ABC 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:

Dynamite News

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…

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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

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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

Edinburgh Live

Certain snacks may increase risk of dementia if eaten regularly

According to a new study, people who eat the highest amounts of over-processed food may have a 25 per cent higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts.

Irish Mirror

Eating cookies and crisps ‘linked to increased risk of dementia'

Those who eat the lowest amounts are at a far lower risk, the study has indicated.

The Independent UK

Everything you need to stop doing to reduce your risk of dementia, according to two major new studies

Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases, and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people.

Zenger

Despicable Caregivers Stole War Hero’s Medals And Jewelry From Vulnerable Adults

Two despicable carers preyed on a 91-year-old widow to steal jewelry valued at nearly $12,000 bought by her late husband and also swiped a dementia sufferer’s rare WWI medals.

Daily Mirror

Urgent dementia warning for people who love crisps, biscuits and fizzy drinks

Brits that eat junk food and heavily-processed products are at an increased risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease later on in life, worrying new research has revealed

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