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Traitors winner Rachel Duffy planned to spend prize money 'creating memories' with her mum before she died

Rachel announced her mother had died on Tuesday, just days after the 42-year-old won the hit BBC show

Evening Standard

Traitors winner Rachel Duffy’s mum dies days after final

Rachel said she planned to spend the winnings on making memories with her mother, who had dementia

The Independent UK

Bulletin AM briefing: US sends fighter jet warning to Canada and Tories criticised over Braverman

Good morning – here are five of today’s biggest stories. US warns they will send fighter jets into Canadian airspace Conservative Party criticised over ‘nasty’ Suella Braverman statement At least 30 dead nationwide from massive winter storm across US New study may explain why women face higher dementia risk Schools…

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Scientists warn this sleep habit could be early sign of dementia

Study finds this cognitive decline comparatively more gradual in women than men

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New finding may explain why women face higher dementia risk

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New study reveals the link between menopause and dementia

The findings could shed light on why women face a higher risk of dementia compared to men

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Charley Webb opens up about heartbreak of mum’s Alzheimer’s before her death on Mother’s Day

Emmerdale star Charley Webb previously opened up about the impact of her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis on her and her family.

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Terry Pratchett’s novels may have held clues to his dementia a decade before diagnosis, our new study suggests

The earliest signs of dementia are rarely dramatic. They do not arrive as forgotten names or misplaced keys, but as changes so subtle they are almost impossible to notice: a slightly narrower vocabulary, less variation in description, a gentle flattening of language.

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Heading ball ‘likely’ contributed to Scotland star’s brain injury, coroner finds

McQueen was capped for Scotland 30 times between 1974 and 1981 and played for both Manchester United and Leeds United during a 16-year career.

Evening Standard

Being overweight causes vascular-related dementia, major study finds

Dementia is a growing global public health challenge, with no cure currently available. A recent study found that people with a genetically higher BMI had a substantially increased risk of vascular-related dementia.

Euronews

Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is 2026 Australian of the Year

The first Australian to qualify as an astronaut under Australia’s space program, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, is the 2026 Australian of the Year.

The Conversation

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

A pioneering dementia researcher has called for a national program to help prevent the disease, after being given one of the nation's highest honours.

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Pensioner with dementia convicted over unpaid car insurance despite not being able to drive

Court papers indicate the man is currently ‘confused much of the time’

The Independent UK

Why people with dementia wander – and how families can keep them safe

In June 2025, an elderly woman with dementia went missing in a forested area in Natuna, Indonesia, while tending to her plants. Search and rescue (SAR) teams were deployed to locate her.

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Bruce Willis Anniversary Tribute: Emma Heming Shares Rare Video in 2016 Throwback

Emma Heming honours Bruce Willis on their 18th anniversary with a rare 2016 video and an emotional tribute as fans rally behind the couple.

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Ending dementia stigma could change its trajectory: Cancer’s history shows why

At a recent party, another guest, a nurse, asked what I do for a living. I explained that as a health policy researcher, my work focuses on helping health-care systems co-ordinate care for dementia as effectively as for major conditions like cancer, diabetes or stroke. She stopped me mid-sentence.

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Donald Trump confirms he has short-term memory loss; he can’t even name Maria Machado after taking her Nobel Peace Prize

Donald Trump stood in front of the press and talked for minutes about the Nobel Peace Prize he just received. But he never once managed to name Maria Corina Machado. The president is never beating the dementia/Alzheimer’s allegations.

Medical Daily

Dehydration in Elderly: 7 Subtle Signs Caregivers Miss (And How to Prevent Them)

Learn the subtle signs of dehydration in elderly adults that caregivers miss. Discover why low fluid intake in seniors poses serious health risks and prevention strategies.

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Woman & Home

'What's good for your heart is good for the brain' - neurologist reveals 5 tips to lower dementia risk

Neurologist Professor Catherine Mummery encourages us to look at our lives and see if there’s anything to improve to protect our brain and lower dementia risk

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Jay Leno Left Speechless By Question About Getting A Girlfriend While Wife Struggles With Dementia

The late-night comedian revealed his wife's advanced dementia diagnosis in 2024.

The Independent UK

The common diabetes symptom linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

A new study has found that people who experience post-meal blood sugar spikes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease

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Jay Leno admits people seem 'shocked' he's standing by his wife after dementia diagnosis

Late night talk show legend Jay Leno is adamant he will stand by his wife Mavis after her dementia diagnosis in early 2024, even if some people seem "stunned" by his commitment.

Fortune

Elon Musk says humans are ‘pre-programmed to die’ and longevity is 'solvable', raising huge questions about the future of health

Musk once said he’d “prefer to be dead” than live to 100 with dementia or as a burden to society.

Budget and the Bees

The “Shuffle Walk”: 7 Physical Signs of Dementia That appear Before Memory Loss

When we think of dementia, we instinctively picture memory loss. We visualize lost keys, forgotten names, and confusion about dates. We assume that the brain fails first. However, medical research increasingly suggests that the body often signals the decline before memory issues become severe. Dementia is not a single disease…

The Independent UK

New study reveals around a quarter of dementia patients are prescribed risky drugs despite safety warnings

Roughly 25 percent of dementia patients were prescribed at least one ‘potentially inappropriate’ drug between 2013 and 2021

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