dementia
Dementia remains UK’s leading cause of death, analysis finds
Alzheimer’s Research UK has warned the ‘crisis will only worsen’ unless the Government takes action.
Ex-footballers’ higher dementia rates not driven by ‘lifestyle factors’ – study
The FIELD study at the University of Glasgow is investigating potential links between dementia and head impacts in sport.
‘Sometimes I sit in the car and cry’: Woman tells how life ’changed overnight’ when husband (39) was diagnosed with dementia
The couple had only been married two years when he received the diagnosis
Five to see at Foyle Film Festival
Our picks from the Academy Award- and Bafta-qualifying festival
Asthma may place children at risk of memory difficulties, study suggests
The study found that children with asthma performed worse in memory tasks.
Blood test could ‘reliably rule out’ Alzheimer’s, trial finds
There are hopes it will offer reassurance to patients with cognitive decline and help them avoid unnecessary further testing, researchers said.
What impact does regular exercise have on your brain?
Exercising can help improve our cognitive abilities as well as our mental health.
Weekend bouts of exercise cut the risk of mental decline, study shows
There is a growing body of evidence that it is not when you exercise – but the fact you are doing it – that produces health results.
Dragons’ Den’s Sara Davies on managing your money from an early age and how to keep it safe
The TV dragon has teamed up on a new campaign aimed at preventing scams among vulnerable people.
More than seven in 10 dementia clinic appointments booked by women – Nationwide
Free clinic appointments in Nationwide branches are available for anyone affected by dementia, including family members and carers.