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Dementia remains UK’s leading cause of death, analysis finds

Alzheimer’s Research UK has warned the ‘crisis will only worsen’ unless the Government takes action.

Evening Standard

Does menopause hormone therapy increase or decrease your risk of dementia? Here’s the science

By 2050, around 135 million people worldwide will be living with dementia. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even after accounting for women living longer.

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Ex-footballers’ higher dementia rates not driven by ‘lifestyle factors’ – study

The FIELD study at the University of Glasgow is investigating potential links between dementia and head impacts in sport.

Evening Standard

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Mohamed Al Fayed faked dementia to evade prosecution, son says

Omar Fayed claims former Harrods owner tricked police to escape justice over rape and sexual assault allegations

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Bruce Willis is in a very stable place, says Demi Moore

Demi Moore has provided an update on the health of Bruce Willis, her ex-husband.

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Demi Moore gives health update on ex-husband Bruce Willis

The 69–year–old actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

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Demi Moore shares health update on Hollywood star Bruce Willis

The actress said there is ‘great loss’ but also ‘great beauty’ that can arise from a dementia diagnosis.

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Tony Christie's singing is 'as good as ever' after dementia diagnosis

Music veteran Tony Christie has declared his singing is "as good as ever" following his diagnosis with early onset dementia admitting he's made a few "adjustments" to help him on stage.

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Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths dies aged 77 after dementia battle

Three-time world champion Mark Williams was among those to pay tribute on social media, calling Griffiths a ‘legend’

The Independent UK

The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?

Long thought to be sterile, our brains are now believed to harbour all sorts of micro-organisms, from bacteria to fungi. How big a part do they play in Alzheimer’s and similar diseases?

The Guardian - UK

Alastair Stewart reveals he can’t tie his shoelaces amid dementia battle

Mr Stewart, 72, was diagnosed after a series of ‘minor strokes’

Evening Standard

‘I can’t tie my own shoelaces’: Alastair Stewart describes reality of living with dementia

The veteran ITN broadcaster has described how he struggles with daily tasks as he lives with dementia

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis: Die Hard actor seen in rare photo after dementia diagnosis

Actor was seen smiling with daughters while holding plaque that reads ‘Best Dad Ever’

The Independent UK

Cop Fatally Tasered Grandmother In Nursing Home

Clare Nowland used a walker and suffered from dementia at a nursing home in Australia

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Wendy Williams: Timeline of guardianship as TV star deemed 'permanently disabled' after dementia diagnosis

The 60-year-old talk show veteran’s financial guardian is in a legal dispute with the team behind a film about her, which premiered earlier this year

The Conversation

Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows

Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging. That was a key finding for my colleagues and me in our new study, which was published in the journal Annals…

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Wendy Williams Is “Incapacitated” Amid Dementia Diagnosis, Experts Explain What It All Means

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Robbie Williams' mom diagnosed with dementia

Pop star Robbie Williams has been dealt a devastating blow as his mother Janet has been diagnosed with dementia.

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Wendy Williams 'is permanently disabled and legally incapacitated'

Sabrina E. Morrissey has claimed in court documents that Wendy Williams has become "permanently disabled".

The Independent UK

Wendy Williams is ‘permanently incapacitated’ from dementia, her legal guardian shares

The television personality was officially diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in May 2023

The Independent UK

Residents exposed to wildfire smoke have higher dementia risk, study finds

Climate change has made wildfires in California more frequent and severe, raising associated health risks

The Guardian - UK

A new start after 60: I became a ‘hummingbird’ for people with dementia

When Ann Thomas-Carter retired, she lost her sense of purpose. Then she began volunteering in a care home and found six hours could fly past in six minutes

Medical Daily

Cardiovascular Fitness May Lower Dementia Risk, Even For Those With Genetic Predisposition, Study Finds

The researchers noted that in those with a moderate to high genetic risk of dementia, high cardiovascular fitness reduced their risk of developing dementia by 35%.

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Could Texas do for Alzheimer’s research what it did for cancer?

Modeled after the state’s $6 billion cancer research fund, the dementia fund — a legislative priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Texas researchers.

Medical Daily

Diagnosing Diabetes At Younger Age Increases Dementia Risk: Study

With each year earlier a person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, their risk of developing dementia rises by 1.9%.

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