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Dementia charity welcomes footballing authorities joint action plan on protecting brain health
Today (Tuesday 8 December), The Football Association (FA) in association...
Cataract surgery associated with a lower risk of developing dementia
Researchers from the University of Washington have found that people...
Drug used to treat erectile dysfunction may have potential for Alzheimer’s
Scientists have assessed several drugs for existing health conditions to...
A higher resting heart rate linked with increased incidence of dementia
Today (Friday 3 December) researchers have linked an elevated resting...
Experts come together to put brain health at the forefront of the public health agenda
Launch of Brain Health Consensus Statement Tuesday 30th November Today...
Scientists design treatment to target memory symptoms in Alzheimer’s
Researchers have designed a new drug compound - HTL9936 -...
Higher coffee consumption linked with improved brain health
Research suggests that a higher coffee consumption is linked with...
Dementia charity launches scientific review to understand benefits and risk of sport
Alzheimer’s Research UK is undertaking a comprehensive review into the...
Return of the gavel: Second auction of Darth Vader actor David Prowse’s private Star Wars collection to benefit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The Empire Strikes Back script among top lots going under...
Regularly drinking tea and coffee associated with a lower risk of stroke and dementia
Researchers from China and the US found that people who...
£50m boost for motor neurone disease research as part of wider government investment
The UK government has announced at least £50 million in...
Potential vaccine against Alzheimer’s show promise in mice
A team of scientists have developed a vaccine that reduces...
Diet high in inflammation linked with increased risk of dementia, study suggests
Researchers have linked a high inflammatory diet - food associated...
Research volunteers help detect poorer memory in those who were more anxious during pandemic
New research suggests older people who were more anxious and...
Oarsome duo nominated for ‘Fundraiser of the Year’ at ITV’s Pride of Britain Awards
Two top fundraisers for Alzheimer’s Research UK were nominated for...
People who eat more fish have fewer signs of vascular disease in the brain
Researchers in France have found a link between eating more...
Exposure to oestrogen linked to less brain shrinkage in midlife women
A team of US-based researchers has found an association between...
Tackling tau, scientists find local spread is how Alzheimer’s progresses
Researchers have shed light on how one of the hallmark...
Spending Review a missed opportunity for dementia research
Moonshot commitment not delivered Alzheimer’s Research UK has accused the...
Antidepressant drug doesn’t improve agitation in dementia trial
Researchers have found that the anti-depressant drug mirtazapine has no...
I run with a smile on my face because I find it easier
I’m starting to feel like a regular resident here at...
Love your brain with all your heart
Our 2021 Dementia Attitudes Monitor shows that although knowledge of...
Government’s missed opportunity on research funding leaves dementia community disappointed
Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges of our...
How an Alzheimer’s Research UK cheer squad saved my marathon
I’m approaching my 18th (yes, 18th!) mile of running, and...
Join the giving revolution this Christmas – Alzheimer’s Research UK is proud to be part of innovative product line-up from Advent of Change
Alzheimer’s Research UK is pleased to be part of a...
Five things we learned at the Alzheimer’s Research UK Clinical Conference 2021
It was fantastic to see so many clinicians engaging with...
What is involved in dementia research?
Alzheimer’s Research UK funds biomedical research into the causes, diagnosis,...
How you’re fuelling post-COVID hope in dementia research
I always look forward to our Trustees’ meetings, and there...
6 ways leaving a gift in your will is helping drive progress in dementia research
Dementia can be a devastating illness. It robs us of...
Why I’m Going for Gold at the London Marathon
Supporting, support, supporter. Three words with three different meanings and impacts...
Why I’m running two marathons for dementia research this year – part two
You may remember me from a blog I wrote in...
Answering your questions about aducanumab
In June 2021, the United States Food and Drug Administration...
How can we help millions understand dementia in 5 minutes?
We live in an information age. Knowledge on almost any...
Global dementia cases are set to triple, but what does this mean, what are we doing and how can you help?
This week dementia researchers from around the world gathered together,...
Celebrating our dementia health information
Why should we be talking about dementia? There are almost...
Could an internet-based intervention help reduce dementia risk in the over 75s?
We’re funding a range of research projects to develop understanding...
