All news on the topic: Dementia

Here are six lifestyle changes we can make to help lessen the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s - from getting good sleep to managing stress

Some famous faces are using their positions in the spotlight to raise awareness and research into the causes of these painful diseases...

Former social worker Anita Goundry was told she may only have five years to live after her devastating diagnosis – but she’s defying the odds

Mistaking early symptoms of Alzheimer’s for those of the menopause could be a reason women remain undiagnosed, says Dr Hana Patel

There are approximately 50 million people living with dementia worldwide but research suggests making lifestyle changes in your 40s and 50s, even 30s, may help to lower your risk

Results reveal activities such as using computer or writing journal associated with 11% drop in risk over 10-year period.

Scientists found the number of teeth and amount of gum disease was linked to changes in the left hippocampus of the brain, the area associated with Alzheimer’s.

A study that found a link between gum disease, tooth loss, and brain health, emphasising the importance of dental care in preserving brain function

This type of training could be the secret to a healthy brain and help you steer clear of health conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, as per recent research

People are being encouraged to get friends and relatives to do a simple at-home clock-drawing test if they are having trouble remembering things, as it can help diagnose dementia early

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the much awaited drug Leqembi which has been shown to slow the cognitive decline caused by Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia

Emma Ruscoe noticed subtle changes in her husband's personality following a family holiday to Greece and was convinced he was having an affair. The truth turned out to be far worse.

As TV presenter Fiona Phillips shares how Alzheimer's Disease has 'ravaged' her family, here is everything you need to know about the main causes that put you at a higher risk

TV star Fiona Phillips has Alzheimer’s disease, here is what you need to know about the prolific condition

GMTV host Fiona Phillips worried that she didn't "have long left" for years before she was given heartbreaking diagnosis

Medical professionals have warned the Danish study involving more than 60,000 women has "fundamental limitations" as it found those using HRT were more likely to be diagnosed with dementia

Pensioner Isobel Porter's reaction to being able to take the plunge again touched leisure centre staff, with her husband saying she "keeps asking when she can go back"

A new study done by a veterinary group has found a correlation between slow walking and dementia in dogs - which they think could happen in humans as a possible sign of the disease

Depression is on the rise in the US with diagnosed numbers leaping to 29 per cent of all adults - but this common mental disorder has a clear connection to dementia, an expert has warned

Stanley Ekhator, 36, is accused of raping the victim in her bedroom after being hired as a maintenance worker and then trained to care for residents

A third of those with Parkinson's disease experience the early symptom, according to scientists, and one in two will feel it later, but often assume it's down to the medication they take

Some experts suspect it may be because women suffering memory problems caused by dementia are more likely to be prescribed HRT in the years before diagnosis

Tony Christie and Sue Christie shared the early signs they spotted before the singer's dementia diagnosis on Wednesday's Loose Women

One-legged dementia sufferer Donald Burgess, 93, was found in his room at a care home holding a knife, with officers using pepper-spray, a baton and then a taser to disarm him

Snoring is incredibly common, and it's usually nothing to be worried about - but it could actually be raising your risk of Alzheimer's disease in later life, scientists have warned