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Changes in sleep pattern could be sign of dementia, expert says

There are many different reasons why our sleep cycle can be disrupted

Wales Online · Sep 20, 2022

Does mum have dementia or depression?

DEAR DOCTORS: After our dad died, we realised our mum has some memory problems. Now she's having angry outbursts, which is new. It may be depression, but my brothers and I worry about dementia. We suspect it's been happening for a while and she was hiding it. How do we…

Bangkok Post · Sep 19, 2022

Britons of black and south Asian origin with dementia die younger, study finds

UK medical records over 21 years show both groups survived less time after diagnosis than white counterparts

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2022

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NRL great Fenech opens up on CTE struggles

South Sydney great Mario Fenech has opened up on his battle with CTE, a type of dementia triggered by repeated head knocks during his playing career.

AAP · Sep 18, 2022

Downpatrick teenager's tribute to late grandmother with dementia who was her "best friend"

'We’ll have my granny’s picture with us and we’re doing it for her - I’m looking forward to telling other people her story and hearing theirs too'

Belfast Live · Sep 18, 2022

Call for more research into childhood dementia, a disease that kills almost as many kids as cancer

About 90 children die in Australia every year from childhood dementia — a similar number of deaths as from childhood cancer, which receives 20 times more government funding for research.

ABC News · Sep 17, 2022

Step lively: Walking pace matters as much as the number of steps you take

Walking at a faster pace is linked to lower risk of dementia, heart disease, cancer and death, over and above a total of 10,000 daily steps.

The New Daily · Sep 17, 2022

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Renfrewshire family search for Good Samaritans who helped dementia-stricken dad after he got lost

The family of an elderly man with dementia who disappeared from home wearing just his pyjamas and no shoes is looking to thank the couple who found him and helped get him home.

Glasgow Live · Sep 16, 2022

Glasgow carer refused to shower dementia patient instead leaving her soiled and half-naked

Sandra Clark was reported to the Scottish Social Services Council over her behaviour while working as a dementia care worker after shouting at a vulnerable woman and failing to shower her.

Glasgow Live · Sep 16, 2022

Scots family search for Good Samaritans who helped dementia-stricken OAP after he left home

Brian Gough, 88, was found outside in the street in his pyjamas with no shoes on after going missing in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire just before 6am.

Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022

'Both my parents got Alzheimer's disease but it brought us closer'

Martin Pryce-Gill, 55, is taking part in the Alzheimer's Society Cardiff Memory Walk in Bute Park this Sunday

Wales Online · Sep 15, 2022

Poor dental health may increase risk of dementia, claims study

Having poor dental health may be more damaging to your health than many would realise.

Daily Record · Sep 14, 2022

Seth Rogen: Alzheimer’s care shouldn’t just be for rich guys like me - Roll Call

Stoner comedy king gets serious about dementia and home health care in a post-Emmys visit to Capitol Hill.

Roll Call · Sep 14, 2022

Power walking is key for lowering dementia and cancer risk, says research

Cancer, dementia, high blood pressure and heart attacks are some of the biggest killers when it comes to age-related diseases. Walking has been shown to help in reducing these risks, but new research highlights the added benefits of adding a bit of power

Daily Mirror · Sep 14, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022

Daily multi-vitamins may improve brain function in older people – US study

Trial finds supplements could slow decline by 60% but Alzheimer’s and dementia experts caution larger studies needed

Irish Mirror · Sep 14, 2022

New study shows dementia risk 'could be reduced' by walking specific number of steps a day

Researchers used a large-scale source of medical information in order to come to this conclusion

Wales Online · Sep 14, 2022

Dementia risk 'could be reduced by walking 4,000 steps a day'

The speed at which individuals walk was also linked to better health outcomes, according to new research

Daily Mirror · Sep 13, 2022

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

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Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022

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 Mirror · Sep 13, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022

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 · Sep 13, 2022

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

‘Replacing them with healthy options may decrease dementia risk’

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2022

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…

Inverse · Sep 12, 2022

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.

WEKU · Sep 12, 2022

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.

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