Simple blood test that could detect dementia at early stage begins trial in NHS clinics
Patients across the UK will take part in the study where their blood will be tested for a series of proteins - called ...
Lancet paper highlights India’s need for national dementia policy with focus on cultural factors
A recent Lancet paper by researchers from the Centre for Brain Research at IISc has highlighted the need for a comprehensive ...
Rare form of dementia with devastating symptoms explodes in young people across Britain - as one woman reveals her husband's horrific ordeal and the symptoms YO…
At the age of just 54, Geoff Pike was diagnosed with dementia, turning his family's world upside down. He is one of around 70 ...
A unified approach to Alzheimer's: Key legislative wins for 2024
The Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act (Public Law 118-93), enacted on October 1, 2024, mandates that the National ...
Lifestyle intervention trial targeting dementia risk factors improves cognition in older adults
An online program aimed at improving diet, exercise and other modifiable risk factors for dementia has resulted in better cognition in older adults, Australian research has found.
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Nationwide dementia cases to double by 2060, NYU Langone researchers find
Researchers from NYU Langone Health found that Americans older than 55 have a 42% risk of developing dementia — nearly twice ...
Feds cancel research meetings, raising fears in Oregon about jobs, hundreds of millions in funding
Experts in every field of medical research gather at meetings to decide which topics and projects are most deserving of funds ...
Difficulty reaching deep sleep could be an early sign of dementia, study warns
The REM phase, also known as rapid eye movement, is when the brain processes memories and emotions. The research suggests ...
The VERY simple step you can take to slow down ageing, reduce your risk of dementia and increase your energy
Mounting research suggests this change could significantly reduce the risk of a range of conditions, from heart disease and ...
Online lifestyle trial shows improved cognition in older adults
A clinical trial has shown that an internet-delivered lifestyle intervention has resulted in significantly better cognition ...
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Empathy between caregivers and patients helps both. What happens when dementia tears that bond?
When someone with dementia loses their ability to have empathy, caring for them can become isolating and fraught, research ...