Dizzy spells experienced in middle age when standing up have been linked to an increased risk of dementia. The brief drop in blood pressure that causes the dizziness may result
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People who suffer autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) may have an elevated risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers have linked autoimmune disease to an increased
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Charity BRACE has provided funding to University of Plymouth scientists for a pilot study which could find a new drug treatment for dementia Scientists from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of
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Sleeping for more than nine hours a night could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s, new research suggests. Scientists believe an inability to get out of bed may be
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Almost £1.4 million funding has been awarded to a social enterprise network that brings together unpaid carers of people with dementia. The funding will be used to support carers in
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Comedian David Baddiel has called for the “epidemic” of dementia as a killer of older people to be given more public attention. The 52-year-old, whose father Colin is housebound and
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Scotland’s dementia and geriatric wards have recorded tens of thousands of adverse incidents since 2011. Figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives under freedom of information laws show there have been
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An American pensioner with dementia was flown to Britain and left in a car park by his wife and son, according to court documents in the US. Roger Curry was
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David Cameron has called for greater funding for dementia research as he revealed he is to become the president of an Alzheimer’s charity. The former prime minister, who stood down
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People who are hosting somebody with dementia for Christmas dinner are being urged to think about how they set the table to reduce stress levels. New tips suggest allowing people
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