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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 · Dec 2, 2024

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 · Dec 1, 2024

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 · Nov 30, 2024

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…

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2024

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

“Not everybody who is living with a form of dementia will become incapacitated even after many years." The post Wendy Williams Is “Incapacitated” Amid Dementia Diagnosis, Experts Explain What It All Means first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Nov 27, 2024

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.

BANG Premier · Nov 27, 2024

Wendy Williams 'is permanently disabled and legally incapacitated'

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

BANG Premier · Nov 26, 2024

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 · Nov 26, 2024

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 Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024