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Thyroid problems in later life linked to increased risk of dementia
Researchers from the US and Taiwan have found a link...
Analysis suggests drugs for conditions such as ADHD could improve some Alzheimer’s symptoms
A new meta-analysis reviewing several clinical trials suggests that a...
One in five people who died from COVID-19 during 2020 and 2021 had dementia, new figures confirm
Alzheimer’s Research UK says Government must take greater action to...
Alzheimer’s Research UK backs Government vision for the future of clinical research delivery
Alzheimer's Research UK welcomes new Government plans to make the...
Menopause linked to increased blood vessel damage in the brain
Today (Wednesday 29 June) researchers published findings in the scientific...
Increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease post COVID-19 Danish researcher suggests
New research findings presented at a conference suggest that those...
Parliamentary champion for dementia, Baroness Sally Greengross OBE, passes away
Baroness Sally Greengross OBE, 29/06/1935 - 23/06/2022 The Baroness...
Jackpotjoy auctions Dame Barbara Windsor’s famous frocks and donates £73,000 to Alzheimer’s Research UK on National Bingo Day
This National Bingo Day (27 June), the UK's leading online...
Computer approach with brain scan helps predict Alzheimer’s disease
Today (Monday 20 June) researchers from the UK have accurately...
Heart conditions linked with an increased risk of dementia
Today (Wednesday 8 June) researchers found those with heart conditions...
No link between shingles and dementia risk
Researchers investigating the effect of viruses on the brain found...
Social isolation linked to lower brain volume and higher dementia risk
Researchers from China and the UK have found that social...
Dundee researcher receives £235k funding boost for dementia science
Dementia Awareness Week 2022 A Scottish researcher based at the...
Seven habits reduce dementia risk even with Alzheimer’s risk genes
Researchers in the US have found that people who adopt...
Association between vascular risk factors and dementia vary with age
Research has shown that the association between vascular risk factors,...
Government must back dementia ambition with research funding says Alzheimer’s Research UK
Alzheimer’s Research UK has said the government must increase funding...
Oxford scientist awarded £39K funding boost from leading dementia research charity
Dementia Action Week May 2022 Today, Alzheimer’s Research UK has...
Bradford researchers taking action against dementia get £50k boost
Dementia Action Week 2022 Dr Jurgen Muller from the University...
Cambridge researchers taking action against dementia get £50k boost
Dementia Action Week 2022 Profs Maria Grazia Spillantini and Aviva...
Research in Bath gets £50K boost to develop African fish for studying Alzheimer’s
Dementia Action Week 2022 Dr Vasanta Subramanian from the University...
The making of Dame Barbara Windsor’s Queen of Bingo dress
In celebration of National Bingo Day, Jackpotjoy is auctioning dresses worn...
UK health system must get ready for new Alzheimer’s treatments
Faced with COVID-19 backlogs and workforce shortages, and mindful of...
All you need to know about brain scans and dementia
When someone goes to the doctor with dementia symptoms, a...
United: Caring for our loved ones living with dementia
A new book – United – is a poignant glimpse...
Why women are bearing more of the impact of dementia
If you’re reading this blog, you probably don’t need me...
Head impacts and brain health: progress and potential
Wembley Stadium has provided the backdrop for some of the...
Amyloid: 30 years of a breakthrough theory
We are at a crucial point in dementia research, particularly...
Air pollution and brain health, is it all smoke and mirrors?
You may have read news stories about a link between...
Capital gains! My epic London running challenge in honour of my mum
On March 31, I’m going to attempt to run further...
Our open letter to the Prime Minister
Dear Prime Minister, Dementia is the greatest long term health...
Becoming a mum has made me appreciate the love my mum has for me
Mother’s Day is a wonderful celebration of our love for...
6 highlights from the 2022 Alzheimer’s Research UK conference
Alzheimer’s Research UK’s annual conference showcased the latest dementia research...
My dad could see things despite being blind
Another Presence is a film exploring the experiences, particularly hallucinations,...
Making the case for treatments for agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease
Treatments to slow down or prevent the diseases that cause...
How quitting smoking could be the next step you take for better brain health
If you smoke and have thought about quitting, or you’re...
The lasting impact of a missed opportunity for dementia research funding
Early career researcher Ashling Giblin, an Alzheimer’s Research UK-funded PhD...
The Health Secretary’s vision for cancer could be a blueprint for tackling dementia
Following news of a new national 10-year Cancer Plan, Samantha...
