Comedian David Baddiel has spoken of his fears that he is developing dementia after watching his father suffer from an “extreme” form of the condition. Baddiel, 51, said he is
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The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has launched a new resource which will provide an invaluable tool for families and practitioners to help people with a learning disability
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Cardiff Metropolitan University is collaborating with Age Cymru and Alzheimer’s Society to host a creative ‘funshop’ to coincide with Age Positive Week (27th September – 4th October). The Hand
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Professor Dame Sally Davies, the Department of Health’s chief medical officer, has admitted to being at the centre of “Alzheimergate” claims of government interference in the communication of important research.
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Dame Sally Davies, the Government’s chief medical officer has been accused of attempting to soften the impact of controversial Alzheimer’s study before the findings were published by the leading journal
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A new event exploring innovation in dementia services is taking place at Citizen M in Glasgow on October 14. The Scottish Ecosystem, formed by Digital Health & Care Institute, The
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An “old” drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may offer new hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, say scientists. In laboratory mice the anti-inflammatory drug,
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One in three people born this year will develop dementia, according to new figures. The Alzheimer’s Research UK charity warned of a “looming national health crisis” as the population ages.
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Controlling blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes may help prevent dementia, experts have said. A study of 350,000 people with Type 2 diabetes found poor blood sugar
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There are “serious gaps” in dementia research, which is slowing down the development of new treatments, a charity has said. Few career opportunities and a lack of funding is leading
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