The 4 early warning signs of dementia you can spot when you WALK …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MEMORY loss is often the first symptom people associate with dementia. This can include losing your wallet, forgetting to pay bills, missing appointments or getting lost, 3 Dementia is likely to have an impact on the way people walk … Read more
Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths dies aged 77 after dementia battle …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FORMER world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. Griffiths came through the qualifying rounds to win the 1979 Crucible title as a qualifier, and … Read more
Frantic search for Scots OAP with dementia continues three days on from his disappearance as family ‘extremely worried’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A DESPERATE search is underway for an elderly man who has dementia as his family are “extremely worried”. Alexander Marshall, 75, vanished three days ago and police are urgently appealing to the public … Read more
Bruce Willis seen in rare family pics as star celebrates Thanksgiving with his wife and daughters amid dementia battle …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> BRUCE Willis was all smiles in rare family photos as he celebrated Thanksgiving amid his ongoing dementia battle. Retired actor Bruce, 69, celebrated the holiday with Scout, 33, and Tallulah, 30, whom … Read more
Common cold symptom ‘could be an early warning sign of 139 diseases’ – see the full list …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A SYMPTOM often triggered by the common cold has been linked to a staggering 139 different diseases. A study found it could be an early sign of everything from Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s. 2 Smell … Read more
We had marriage counselling, lost our home & I had to hide kitchen knives after cruel disease stole my ‘gentle’ husband …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DEMENTIA is a disease we associate with the old and frail, memory blips and people slowly fading away. It’s not something Mary Whitaker imagined would strike her husband Richard Fried … Read more
8 once-a-week health-boosting habits which help fight dementia and heart disease …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> LIVING your best life at the weekend could extend it too. People who exercise only on Saturdays and Sundays had a similarly low risk of mild dementia as those who work up a sweat daily, a new study has revealed. … Read more
Gut bacteria may travel to the brain, worsening disease …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestIn search for more treatments for Alzheimer’s, researchers are investigating the potential role played by bacterial infections in this disease, using mouse models. Image credit: Maskot/Getty ImagesKlebsiella pneumoniae is a bacterium found in a person’s gut microbiome and feces. If … Read more
How much exercise you need to do each week to ‘stave off dementia’ – it’s less than you think …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ‘HEALTHY body, healthy mind’ is a saying for a reason, as getting moving is a key way to keep dementia at bay. But lowering your risk of the brain robbing disease might … Read more
Bruce Willis, 69, makes rare public appearance on drive with his bodyguard amdi aphasia and dementia battle …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> BRUCE Willis flashed a smile as he enjoyed a drive around Los Angeles in a rare appearance after his health battles came to light. The Die Hard actor, 69, rolled down the car window … Read more
‘Poor sleep’ linked to faster brain aging, cognitive issues …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestWhat’s the link between sleep and brain health? The latest research provides new insights. Maria Korneeva/Getty ImagesIncreasing evidence suggests that there is a link between sleep and brain health.A new study found that sleep quality issues in early middle-age are … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in 2 distinct phases …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers have found that Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in two distinct phases: a silent one, and a more aggressive later stage. Pictured, crane lifting the most powerful magnetic resonance tomograph in Europe. Image credit: Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/picture alliance via Getty … Read more
Seizure drug shows promise in those without genetic risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestA once-a-day pill used to treat seizures could also help treat Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Image credit: Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images.For many people, mild cognitive impairment can be the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from AgeneBio and Johns … Read more
How does the brain clear ‘waste’ to protect itself? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers are mapping out the human brain’s ‘waste-disposal’ system for the first time. Image credit: bawanch/Getty Images.Alzheimer’s disease currently affects about 32 million people globally and has no cure. One of the leading theories behind Alzheimer’s disease is the accumulation … Read more
Experimental drug may stop toxic protein accumulation …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAn experimental drug has slowed down neurodegeneration in fruit flies, suggesting it may be promising in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Image credit: Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy.Scientists have developed a new drug that targets two key regions of the tau protein, a major contributor to … Read more
Flavonoid-rich foods could help lower dementia risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestFlavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, and beverages, such as green tea, could help lower a person’s risk of dementia. Image credit: danm/Getty Images.Flavonoids are potent antioxidants found in plant-based foods, providing various health benefits. A recent study suggests that consuming higher levels … Read more