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Dementia leading cause of death in September
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today (23 October) revealed ‘dementia and Alzheimer’s disease’ were the leading cause of death in September. Collectively they accounted for 11.2% of all deaths in England and 11.1% of deaths in Wales. Coronary heart disease, itself a risk factor for dementia, was the second leading cause of death…
Noise pollution linked to increased dementia risk
New US-based research published today (Wednesday 21 October) in Alzheimer’s and Dementia suggests those who lived in areas of higher noise pollution may be at an increased risk of developing dementia. Which group of people did researchers look at? Volunteers in the US over the age of 65 took memory and thinking tests every three…
Dementia deaths in private homes soar by 79%
More people are dying at home from dementia than ever before, as new figures reveal a shocking 79% increase in deaths compared to previous years. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed there were 2,095 excess deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in private homes, registered between March 14 and September 11, in England.…
Lack of interest linked with increased risk of dementia
Research published today (Wednesday 14 October) in the journal Neurology suggests those who lack interest in the world around them are at an increased risk of developing dementia. Which group of people did researchers look at? The research team looked to see whether developing dementia was linked to apathy. People with apathy often have a…
Charity awards Oxford researcher £250k to understand how a stroke can cause dementia
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, has awarded almost £250,000 to Dr Yvonne Couch, for a new study at the University of Oxford. The study will see Dr Couch investigate how strokes can cause a type of dementia called vascular dementia. There are over 850,000 people in the UK with dementia and…
Air pollution particles in brains linked to Alzheimer’s
New research published in the scientific journal, Environmental Research, links air pollution to brain changes associated with diseases like Alzheimer’s. What our expert said: Dr Susan Kohlhaas, Director of Research from Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “Air pollution is linked to many adverse health conditions and a growing body of evidence suggests this includes our risk…
Over half of those with COVID-19 on mental health wards also had dementia
New research published today (Monday 5 October) in the scientific journal Lancet Psychiatry reports that over half of those who contracted COVID-19 on mental health wards also had dementia. It is the first study to look at the effect of COVID-19 on those with dementia during the height of the pandemic in London. The researchers…
Treating diabetes with metformin helps reduce memory and thinking decline
New research published today (Wednesday 23 September) in the journal Diabetes Care suggests that the drug metformin may help reduce a decline in memory and thinking skills in people with diabetes. The research also finds that metformin use is associated with fewer cases of dementia. What did the researchers investigate? The researchers looked at three…
Gaming influencer plays Before I Forget as they partner with charity for World Alzheimer’s Day
Today on World Alzheimer’s Day (Monday 21 September) Before I forget launches its partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK to raise awareness and funds for the UK’s leading dementia charity.
Cardiff dementia researcher supported by Alzheimer’s Research UK
Research into a crucial protein linked to the development of Alzheimer’s has been supported by a £76,000 grant from South Wales Freemasons. The grant is funding an Alzheimer’s Research UK PhD student, Aurora Veteleanu, at the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University. Scientists know that small changes to a gene that provides the instructions…
