All news on the topic: Dementia

There are nearly one million people living with Alzheimer's in the UK - and scientists have now made a major breakthrough in understanding early signs of the disease

Florence Pugh was inspired to help fund a team of scientists trying to find a cure for dementia after meeting Sir Jackie Stewart's wife, who needs 24-hour care at home

Researchers from UCL used virtual reality as part of their study which showed those with early Alzheimer's were more likely to have difficulty with turning and navigation

A friend and former co-worker of Bruce Willis has spoken out about the actor's declining health as he continues to battle frontotemporal dementia, with it revealed he can barely speak

Researchers at the University College London have found a sign of Alzheimer's disease that people may notice while they are walking and it offers a "new avenue for early diagnosis"

It currently costs £5,595 per year to look after just one patient with incontinence - but these costs could more than halve by investing in better-quality pads, figures have shown

As doctors find that woman are far more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's than their counterparts, a new study concluded that one particular symptom may be the key

Emma Heming Willis, 45, has shared some 'happy news' about her husband Bruce Willis, 68, after revealing that she is his 'care partner' after his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia

A doctor shares four unexpected signs of dementia that hard to spot as they are easily mistaken for regular symptoms of 'old age,' which often hinders the diagnosis, leaving patients at-risk

A common ailment which impacts millions of middle-aged Americans could increase your risk of developing dementia later in life if left untreated, says a dementia expert

Gerry King was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's aged just 55, causing him to medically retire, lose touch with '32 years of friends' and contemplate suicide

Although high-density lipoprotein (HDL), is important for the body for clearing fatty build ups, high and low levels of it could be connected to a higher risk of dementia

A new study suggests that individuals who sit for 10 hours throughout the day have an increased risk for developing dementia compared to more active people

Researchers have found a connection between Alzheimer's and a common health issue we all experience at some point in our lives in a revealing study carried out over eight years

Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford opened up about her sister's tragic death - and revealed that without her TV job she would have ended up crying all day

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco have discovered that people with high or low high-density lipoprotein, or HDL cholesterol, could be at risk of dementia in older adults

Addressing your vision health and that of other senses like hearing can stave off a common ailment that impacts millions of Americans as they grow older each year

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis has been raising awareness around frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in recent months, including sharing their family's experience with the condition

Leading health expert Dr Michael Mosley has said that by making a small change to our diets, we can greatly improve our health and cut the risk of cancer and dementia

Dementia is a debilitating disease that can rob a person of their personality and quality of life. There are a number of signs of the disease people can look out for

Researchers at Rush University in Chicago first identified the MIND diet as a way of helping limit dementia through a combination of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet

Researchers found that women who had a longer 'reproductive lifespan', AKA had more babies, were exposed to higher levels of oestrogen throughout their lives and therefore had a lower risk of dementia

Emma Heming Willis has been busy raising awareness for frontotemporal dementia all week as she opens up about life for the family amid actor Bruce Willis' health struggle

Researchers found that sitting all day is linked to an increased risk of dementia, even in those who exercise - which could mean that we'll see an increase in overall cases as most careers happen behind a desk

Since Bruce Willis stepped away from his hugely successful Hollywood acting career due to his dementia diagnosis, his wife Emma Heming Willis, has been his 'care partner'