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The roots of dementia can start in childhood – prevention should be a lifelong goal

More than 60 million people are estimated to be living with dementia, resulting in over 1.5 million deaths a year and an annual cost to the global healthcare economy of around US $1.3 trillion (almost £1 trillion).

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Should AD stand for Alzheimer’s disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?

Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently…

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Forget chatbots: research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain

Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now highlighting it to market AI companions, with Mark Zuckerberg recently stating “the average American has fewer than three friends”.

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Do people really want to know their risk of getting Alzheimer’s?

A new study has highlighted the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas of learning your future risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Among 274 healthy research participants from the US aged 65 and over, 40% declined to receive their personal risk estimates – despite having initially expressed an interest in doing so.

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6 simple ways to boost your brain and stay sharp this summer

Love your heart, stay sharp and keep connected, says a Alzheimer’s Research UK expert.

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This Morning Stylist Nicky Hambleton-Jones Talks Bold Life Changes After Mum's Dementia Diagnosis

This Morning stylist Nicky Hambleton-Jones has opened up about how her mother’s advanced dementia has completely shifted her outlook on life.

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Dementia risk depends on more than lifestyle factors. Overstating this can cause stigma and blame

As public awareness of dementia grows, so too does the appetite for prevention. Global headlines tout the benefits of exercise, diet, brain training and social activity in reducing dementia risk.

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For children with a rare form of dementia, music could be a powerful therapy tool

When we hear the word “dementia”, we usually think of memory loss in older adults. But there’s another, much rarer form of the disease that strikes far earlier in life – childhood dementia, also known as Batten disease.

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Family’s tribute to 31-year-old who died of rare dementia

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My dad was diagnosed with dementia when I was 12. This is what I wish I knew then

John Ramsay was 12 when his dad was diagnosed with dementia

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Why are dementia cases rising more rapidly in China as compared to rest of world?

Women found to bear higher disease burden but men had higher death rates from dementia

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Dr Amir Khan reveals the 'life-saving' device everyone over 40 should have at home - and it costs under £20

Dr Amir Khan appeared on ITV's Lorraine to share his insights on how to reduce the risk of dementia with a simple blood pressure monitor

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Utah judge to decide if convicted killer with dementia can be executed

Attorneys for a Utah man who has been on death row for 37 years are due before a state judge as they seek to spare the convicted murderer from execution because he has dementia

The Independent UK

Woman dies with dementia at just 31 after early warning signs missed

Gemma Illingworth was 28 when she was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy, a rare form of dementia

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Trump 'Lives in Fear' of Developing Dementia, Alzheimer's Like His Father, Political Analyst Claims

A political analyst says President Donald Trump fears developing dementia and Alzheimer's like his father did before he died.

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Shingles vaccine may directly guard against dementia, study hints

The lower incidence of dementia seen in adults who received the shingles vaccine is likely not just a correlation, scientists say, based on new results of an observational study.

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I’m losing my mum to young-onset dementia. Caring for my baby reminds me who she was

Now that I am a mother, I think of her often. Sometimes, when I need advice, I try to imagine what hers might have been

The Independent UK

How menopause symptoms could predict women’s risk of dementia

ANALYSIS: Menopause can provide early warning signs, write Jasper Crockford, Maryam Ghahremani and Zahinoor Ismail

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Menopause symptoms may be critical to understanding Alzheimer’s disease risk in women

Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, irregular periods, low libido, trouble sleeping, brain fog, mood swings — and in rare cases, even a burning tongue sensation. What might all these symptoms have in common? They can all be signs of menopause.

Evening Standard

Football bodies could be forced to cover care costs for ex-players with dementia

A Labour MP says the Professional Football Association has been ‘absolutely disgraceful’ in its response to issue.

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Could Technology Use Help Lower the Risk of Dementia? A New Study Says Yes

“Use it or lose it” enters the digital age as a new study finds that technology may lower the risk of cognitive decline.

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‘I could never, ever not care for her’: how do carers know when to stop caring for those they love?

About half of people looking after someone with dementia are doing it alone. Many of them are ageing and starting to need care themselves. It is an act of love and duty – but it can be precarious

Evening Standard

Martin Clunes heartbroken as beloved Doc Martin dog dies after dementia diagnosis

The dog played Buddy in the hit ITV series from 2009 until his retirement in 2019

Latin Times

Recent Trump Flubs Spark Concerns of 'Cognitive Decline' Online

A series of gaffes by Trump has sparked concern regarding his mental acuity, with some questioning whether the 78-year-old is experiencing cognitive decline.

Medical Daily

Got Memory Issues? Here's How To Tell If It's Dementia Or Just Aging

Occasional forgetfulness, known as age-associated memory impairment, is a normal part of aging and does not necessarily indicate dementia.

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