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Jon Snow reveals he ‘clings onto’ lucid moments as he battles Alzheimer’s

The Channel 4 star revealed his diagnosis earlier this month

The Independent UK

Voices: I’ve just found out I have dementia. I’m so scared

DEAR VIX: The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

The Independent UK

Ultra-Processed Foods and Dementia Risk 2026: New Research Links Daily Packaged Food Habits to Brain Shrinkage and Cognitive Decline

A 2026 systematic review and Australian brain study found every 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake reduces attention and raises dementia risk. High UPF diets linked to 37% higher dementia risk and gray matter loss.

Medical Daily

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The surprising benefit of vitamin C in old age

Scientists have linked low levels of vitamin C has to a lower volume of gray matter - associated with cognitive decline

The Independent UK

Microplastics Are Accumulating in Human Brains at Alarming Levels — And the Link to Dementia and Heart Disease Is Growing Clearer

A May 2026 study found microplastics in human brains at 7–30x levels vs. other organs, with a 50% rise since 2016. Dementia patients had the highest levels. Arterial plaque microplastics linked to 4x heart attack risk.

Medical Daily

Dementia Care Expert Shares 20 Things People Often Get Wrong About The Condition

Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide, and yet the families living alongside it are often blindsided by everything that follows the diagnosis. The unplanned exits, personality changes, the good days that make the harder ones harder, and the guilt of feeling frustrated at someone who has no control over…

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Claims of Trump's Alleged Advancing Dementia Surge After 'Zigzag Walk' and Marine One Stair Descent Go Viral

Viral videos of Donald Trump's unusual walk have sparked renewed debate about his health, with critics questioning his physical condition and supporters dismissing the concerns as exaggerated.

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Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows

People with Alzheimer’s disease who took the common supplement glucosamine were 25% more likely to die within five years than those who didn’t. That’s the key finding of a new study that my colleagues and I published in the journal Nature Metabolism.

The Conversation

Jon Snow ‘truly bowled over’ by reaction to Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The veteran broadcaster will open up about his struggles in a new documentary which will air later this month

The Independent UK

Veteran journalist Jon Snow ‘bowled over’ by support after Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The 78-year-old journalist called the reaction ‘heartening’.

Evening Standard

‘You’re treated like this is the end’: Meet the dementia rebels – diagnosed and determined to change people’s minds

Few things are more feared than a dementia diagnosis. Now people living with the condition are fighting against damaging stereotypes and demanding proper medical support

The Guardian - UK

How one daughter loves the mother who forgets her

'I see little glimpses of her,' Chrissy's daughter says.

The Canberra Times

Restoring dignity: how one daughter loves the mother who forgets her

How to reduce your dementia risk by standing on one leg today.

Newcastle Herald

Donald Trump's 'Swollen' and 'Unkempt' Interview Look Prompts Dementia Claims

Donald Trump's appearance in a Wisconsin interview has sparked speculation about his health, despite official reports affirming his robust condition. Social media reactions highlight concerns over his physical state.

International Business Times UK

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The Conversation

Hay fever, antihistamines and the evidence on dementia risk

For millions of people around the world, pollen season means weeks of sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked or runny nose. The timing varies depending on where you live and which plants are in flower, but grass pollen is one of the most common triggers.

The Independent UK

The natural compound that temporarily reverses advanced dementia symptoms

Magic mushroom ingredient may enable temporary cognitive function improvement in Alzheimer's patients

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump 'Had Stroke on Camera' Claims Medical Expert Who Says President Is on '43 Days of Borrowed Time'

A US geriatric specialist has claimed Donald Trump showed signs of a 'stroke-like event' during a White House briefing, reigniting questions about the president's health.

The Canberra Times

The heartbreaking choices and quiet sacrifice of Australia's sandwich generation

The 'sandwich generation' squeezed between caring for young and old.

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The Independent UK

What is Alzheimer’s disease? The symptoms and causes explained after Jon Snow diagnosis

Alzheimer's disease, a physical illness that progressively damages the brain, stands as the most prevalent cause of dementia in the UK

The Guardian - UK

Former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Long-serving presenter talks about diagnosis in investigative documentary to be broadcast on 20 June

Evening Standard

Jon Snow reveals he has been privately battling Alzheimer's for years as former Channel 4 news anchor announces diagnosis

Veteran journalist will discuss the reality of living with the condition, the most common form of dementia, in new documentary

Evening Standard

Veteran Channel 4 journalist Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The 78-year-old former news anchor will discuss the reality of living with the condition in a documentary.

The Independent UK

Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

Jon Snow is set to share his experience in a Channel 4 documentary

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Lando Norris launches race-worn helmet prize draw for Sir Jackie Stewart's dementia charity

Lando Norris has launched a prize draw for fans to win his Canadian GP race-worn helmet, raising funds for Sir Jackie Stewart’s Race Against Dementia charity

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Health Mystery Explodes as Experts Warn Frequent Cognitive Tests Indicate 'Dementia Monitoring'

Donald Trump's latest White House health report revives questions over missing medications and repeated cognitive tests that some experts link to dementia monitoring.

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