The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Trump Fuels Dementia Rumours With Bizarre Truth Social Spree: 'The Dementia Is in Full Force'

Donald Trump's recent Truth Social posts have sparked renewed speculation about his cognitive health, with critics alleging signs of dementia despite no medical evidence supporting these claims.

International Business Times UK · Sep 6

A recipe for brain health? Cooking once a week may lower dementia risk

A six-year Japanese study of 10,978 adults aged 65 and above found that those who cooked at home at least once a week had a lower risk of dementia requiring long-term care. The risk was 23% lower among men and 27% lower among women, while the association rose to 67%…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented

Healthy middle-aged people deemed to be at higher risk of developing condition among those eligible to participate

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5

Suranne Jones among campaigners for ‘bold and ambitious’ strategy to help dementia patients facing ‘months of delays’ for diagnosis

The actress was joined by fellow celebrity Alzheimer's Society ambassadors to appeal to Number 10 to improve waiting times for diagnosis of the condition

Woman & Home · Sep 2

India must strengthen dementia ecosystem as population ages: Tata Trusts

India faces a growing dementia population, requiring a collaborative care ecosystem. Experts emphasise building shared understanding and support for individuals and caregivers. Early detection is crucial, but it needs to be part of a larger system. The nation needs more dementia care centers and community involvement. Addressing modifiable risk factors…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Daily Statin Cut Major Heart Events 30 Percent in Adults Over 70 but Independence Was Unchanged

A trial in 9,971 adults aged 70 and older found atorvastatin cut major cardiovascular events 30 percent but did not extend disability free survival.

Medical Daily · Sep 2

Trump Health Clips Spark Dementia Claims From Psychologist as White House Doctor Insists He's Fine

A forensic psychologist's viral clips have sparked fresh claims of dementia and stroke in Donald Trump, but the president's White House doctor says he is in excellent health.

International Business Times UK · Sep 2

What Your Deep Sleep Cycles Reveal About Brain Health, Memory, and Cognitive Aging

The Brain's Cleaning Shift Only Runs at NightDuring deep sleep, specifically the slow-wave stage that dominates the first half of the night, your brain activates a waste-clearance system called the glymphatic network. Cerebrospinal fluid pulses through channels around your neurons, flushing out metabolic byproducts that build up during waking hours.…

Times Life · Sep 2

Jon Snow leads dementia campaign demanding faster diagnosis as half wait more than six months

Jon Snow was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s back in 2023

The Independent UK · Sep 1

6 Ways Chronic Pollution Exposure in Indian Cities Is Accelerating Neurological Decline

1. Fine particulate matter crosses the blood-brain barrierPM2.5 particles, the ultrafine pollutants that define Delhi's winter smog, are small enough to pass directly from the lungs into the bloodstream and from there into the brain. A 2023 study published in The Lancet Planetary Health found that long-term exposure to PM2.5…

Times Life · Sep 1