The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests

Scientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Scientists pinpoint exactly when women should start HRT to slash dementia risk

The study also found that women who naturally had lower exposure to oestrogen over their lifetime seemed to have a 16 per cent reduced odds of dementia

The Independent UK · Aug 26

NHS shingles jab could lower risk of stroke and heart attacks, study finds

Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus flaring up again in people who previously had chicken pox

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Bruce Willis’ daughter says she is ‘so grateful’ for the time she has with him

The 71-year-old actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

Evening Standard · Aug 25

Rumer Willis gets genetic test after dad Bruce’s dementia diagnosis

The actress has revealed how her family’s medical history prompted her to investigate her genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease as she focuses on protecting her long-term health.

BANG Premier · Aug 25

Bruce Willis’ daughter opens up about genetic testing to assess her dementia risk

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The Independent UK · Aug 24

Bruce Willis’ daughter shares ‘terrifying’ genetic test ordeal after dad’s dementia diagnosis

‘Die Hard’ actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023

The Independent UK · Aug 24

The physical activity paradox: not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk – this type raises it

Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more than most people realise.

The Conversation · Aug 24

Hormone Therapy Is Still Not a Dementia Prevention Tool Under Current Guidance Despite New Autopsy Findings

Global and US guidance still says menopausal hormone therapy is not for dementia prevention, weeks after new autopsy findings drew wide attention.

Medical Daily · Aug 23

World Health Organization Names Twenty Modifiable Dementia Risk Factors in Its First Major Guideline Update Since 2019

WHO released updated dementia risk guidance covering 20 modifiable factors, adding air pollution and multidomain programs while flagging where evidence runs out.

Medical Daily · Aug 23