All news on the topic: Dementia

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'Short daily naps boost your brain and may cut risk of "silent killer" disease'
Researchers from University College London and in Uruguay discovered that people aged 40 to 69 had larger brains and better brain health on average if they regularly napped during the day
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Scientists learn how brain cell suicide causes Alzheimer's in huge breakthrough
A groundbreaking study in the Science medical journal has revealed that the brain cells of those afflicted with Alzheimer's are killing themselves by inflammatory suicide
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Common health issue could increase risk of developing dementia later in life
A new study has looked at the link between metabolic syndrome - which includes high blood pressure and high blood glucose - and the risk of developing dementia later in life
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Vascular dementia 'red flag' warning that happens while you sleep
People are being warned of an important factor that has been linked to the development of vascular dementia that may take place while you sleep by TV doctor Mark Porter
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Brutal 14-words doctors told mum after discovering her child has dementia
The mother of a girl whose genetic condition leads to childhood dementia says there's hope for her daughter in the form of an experimental drug. The 10-year-old and her family are positive
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Simple at-home clock-drawing method can help spot killer condition early
Dementia is a heartbreaking condition, both for those who are diagnosed and for their loved ones, but there's a test people can do at home to help get an early diagnosis
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Dementia symptoms warning - 'surprising' Alzheimer's disease sign in handwriting
Dementia is a terrifying condition, which is why it's heavily advised that you spot the signs early, and there's an unusual symptom that could reveal your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease
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Dementia risk shoots up for people who sit down for 10 hours a day, study says
The groundbreaking research shows sitting down for long periods every day is a significant risk factor likely to cause dementia, regardless of whether you break them up with a walk
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Little-known sign of dementia can be noticed when having a conversation
It's easy to think that dementia is something that mostly affects someone's memory - but it's a complication condition that can have many symptoms - and some are more subtle
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Sign of rare childhood dementia that can be spotted in the eyes
A mum in Texas was devastated to discover her daughter has Batten disease - a lethal condition that can cause dementia - following a routine eye test. So what are the symptoms?
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Harrowing first warning signs of young onset dementia - and it's not memory loss
While dementia is often thought of as a disease that only affects the elderly, more than 70,000 people in the UK are living with young onset dementia which can strike between the ages of 30 and 65
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Mum astonished as daughter's reception class eye test shows she has dementia
Jacquelyn Stockdale learned that her daughter, Isla Edwards, was diagnosed with Batten disease after a routine eye exam at school. The rare genetic condition that causes dementia during childhood, delayed development, seizures, blindness and even premature death
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Six key warnings signs of dementia after Alastair Stewart reveals diagnosis
Alastair Stewart revealed the shocking news he has dementia after stepping away from his 50 year long TV career. We have compiled a list of the symptoms and early warning signs of the condition.
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Wife spotted unknown symptoms of early-onset dementia in 44-year-old husband
Caroline first started seeing a number of strange changes in husband Mark's personality from a loss in his usual attentiveness to a reliance in binge eating biscuits
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Common drug could be used to treat dementia which affects millions worldwide
The science behind dementia has come along in huge leaps and bounds in the last 20 years giving hope to the millions of people afflicted by the disease across the world
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Dementia risk can be lowered by doing common everyday outdoor activity
One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. With the grim brain-rotting illness on the rise scientists are looking at the affects of life-style changes as well as developing medical treatments
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Simple pillow habit could help cut your dementia risk before it's too late
While trials for promising new drugs in the fight against the disease are underway there is plenty we can do to help ourselves, and some of them are more unexpected than others
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Even those who recover from concussion early in life have higher dementia risk
A recent study from Duke University has found that suffering a concussion early in life is associated with a higher risk of faster cognitive decline and dementia later in life
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Six unexpected ways to protect yourself against dementia including strawberries
A whole host of factors including vaccination, essential oils and skipping the boxset binge can actually reduce our risk of dementia, researchers believe
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Subtle change in sleep pattern could be 'silent alarm' for dementia
Although many of us known memory loss as the most obvious symptoms of dementia, there are other, less apparent warning signs to look out for - such as a change in sleeping pattern
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Older adults who regularly do one common activity can halve dementia risk
One in three seniors in the US die with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia with this figure expected to rise as the population ages and risk factors worsen
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Dementia risk could be reduced by simple change to your body after link found
Although obesity and other cardiovascular issues have long been connected to dementia, this newest study paints a stark connection between belly fat and brain decay
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Families call for action as fears Lionesses face ticking timebomb on dementia
Sheila Parker, a member of the original Lionesses, has developed dementia like other England players Nobby Stiles and brothers Sir Bobby and Jack Charlton
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Dementia 'red flag' warning sign in your legs - and should never be ignored
A study has shown that the key to detecting dementia early could lie in how people walk. A Minnesota University found that walking speeds could be crucial to the all-important early diagnosis.
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Mum fears girl dying of 'childhood dementia' will spend final years in hostel
Single mum Hollie Self, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, has been told she will be losing her home and now fears six-year-old daughter Phoebe Self-Hindson could live out final years homeless