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‘Frailty and terrible rage’: Linda Bassett on Call the Midwife, her crap-free CV and selling ice creams at Olivier’s Old Vic

Best known as Nurse Phyllis in the TV hit, the actor is a peerless interpreter of Caryl Churchill and is starring in Alexander Zeldin’s ‘Shakespearean’ play about dementia. She looks back on a career of unconventional choices

The Guardian - UK

Cops open to dementia training after gran's Taser death

Working with a government-backed dementia training provider could be a possibility for police after an officer fatally tasered a 95-year-old grandmother.

AAP

Donald Trump Addresses 'Dementia' Speculation Over His 'Zigzag' Walk, Wants To Avoid Biden-Style Fall

Donald Trump says his slow, 'zigzag' walk off Air Force One is a deliberate attempt to avoid a Biden-style fall that would dominate media coverage for years.

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Bilingualism and sex hormones may provide a new link to brain resilience and dementia risk

Why do some people maintain good memories and have healthy brains even as they age?

The Conversation

Cop could have been ordered not to taser great grandmum

The supervisor of an officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman could have directed him to re-holster the weapon before he fired, an inquest has been told.

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Trump Confirmed to Attend Major White House Medical and Dental Exams on May 26; Critics Claim It's Another Dementia Test

President Trump's upcoming medical exam at Walter Reed has sparked political debate over his health and age, with critics questioning his mental fitness and transparency.

International Business Times UK

Bruce Willis Brain Donation Plan Resurfaces As Family Pushes Forward With Major FTD Research Fund

Bruce Willis's family plans to donate his brain for research into frontotemporal dementia, supported by a new fund to aid scientific studies and caregiver support

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‘The mouth is a gateway into your body’: the fascinating, frightening links between our gums and our health

Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life?

The Guardian - UK

Spirit Airlines passenger with dementia found dead after staff ‘abandoned’ him at airport, lawsuit says

Exclusive: Alone and disoriented, 75-year-old Marcos Humberto Vindel Osorio wandered out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport and onto a busy highway, where he was fatally struck by ‘multiple vehicles,’ according to his family

The Independent UK

Researchers may have found a new clinical marker for dementia risk

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The Independent UK

How Did Ted Turner Die? CNN Founder Passes Away Leaving $2.5 Billion Legacy

CNN founder Ted Turner has died aged 87 at his Florida estate after years living with Lewy body dementia, leaving behind a $2.5 billion fortune and a reshaped global news industry.

International Business Times UK

Study finds falls after age of 40 could increase future dementia risk

For people experiencing multiple falls after this age, their future risk could increase up to 74 per cent, say scientists

The Independent UK

I’m a doctor. This is how your lifestyle could be increasing your risk of Alzheimer’s

Certain lifestyle changes can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s

The Independent UK

Scientists unveil Alzheimer’s finger prick test to predict risk of disease

Researchers found the blood test can be used with computerised cognitive testing to identify a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s

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Microplastics May Be Quietly Damaging Your Brain—5 Ways They Fuel Dementia

Microplastics are no longer just an environmental concern—they’re increasingly being studied for their potential impact on human health, including the brain. These tiny particles, often smaller than a grain of sand, have been detected in drinking water, food, and even human blood. Recent research suggests that microplastics and dementia may…

International Business Times UK

'Embarrassing': Trump Attracts Backlash for Bragging About Dementia Screening and Taking It as an IQ Test

Trump's boasts of cognitive test superiority draw ridicule, as critics stress such exams detect neurological issues, not intellect, with his inconsistent stories fuelling scepticism.

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Hearing Loss Risk: About 1 in 3 Adults Over 65 Are Affected—Why It’s Now Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline

It’s easy to dismiss hearing loss as a normal part of aging, but new research suggests it may be far more serious than many people...

Evening Standard

Jon Lee says it was ‘surreal’ to return to EastEnders after almost 30 years

The singer and actor, 44, will be joined by actress Gemma Bissix as the two reunite for a short stint on the soap.

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The Independent UK

He-Man creator Roger Sweet dies aged 91 after fans helped fund dementia care

Sweet was the lead designer in Mattel’s Preliminary Design Department throughout much of the Seventies and Eighties

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He-Man creator Roger Sweet dies aged 91

He-Man creator Roger Sweet, who was the spark behind Mattel's iconic character, has died aged 91 after a battle with dementia.

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Scientists Discover Life-Changing Side Effect Of Eating Eggs For Alzheimer Treatment

"Do chocolate mini eggs count?"

Times Life

Why Japanese Live Longer: 5 Habits Backed by a Neurosurgeon

The world has been observing and trying to understand the reasons behind the high life expectancy of Japanese individuals for years. Random observations credit rice, green tea and fish for the same. However, in deeper analysis we realise that there are some key daily habits that sustain this phenomenon. In…

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'Leeds have taken four points off Chelsea this season, I give them every chance to reach the FA Cup Final. I'd love to see them do it' Ex-Whites man John Stiles recalls club's Wembley near-miss and Don Revie champagne encounter

Former Leeds United midfielder John Stiles would 'love to see' the club make this season's FA Cup Final

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Doctors Say This Popular Breakfast Choice May Raise Your Risk of Memory Loss

Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, but what if your go-to morning food is quietly working against your brain? Many...

The Independent UK

Ultraprocessed foods hurt your ability to focus - even if you eat a largely healthy diet

The average attention span for Americans is just eight seconds

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