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High blood pressure linked to lower dementia risk in over 90s
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Age of onset of hypertension and risk of dementia in the oldest-old: The 90+ Study A new study by researchers in the US suggests that developing high blood pressure after the age of 80 may be linked to a lower risk of dementia in those living beyond 90. The research is published…
Herefordshire volunteers needed to help power fight against dementia
The UK’s leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK, is seeking fundraisers and volunteers across Herefordshire to support its important work in the region. The charity is looking for people to help form new fundraising groups to raise vital funds and awareness about dementia. Members can get involved in a variety of ways, such as…
Dementia researchers to share findings with public in Southampton
Scientists in Southampton are inviting the public to a free event on Wednesday 1 February, to hear more about current progress in dementia research. The meeting will involve a series of talks from scientists at the forefront of research into the condition. The event is organised by members of the Alzheimer’s Research UK South Coast…
Belvoir staff cover over 1,000 miles to support Alzheimer’s Research UK
Staff at the Belvoir central office in Grantham have completed an incredible 1,100 miles to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity. The 34-strong team have covered the distance with a mixture of running, cycling and rowing. And they’ve done it without even leaving Lincolnshire – using gym equipment in…
“It breaks my heart.” Family speak of anguish after mum-of-two is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at just 36
A mother has spoken of the agony of seeing her daughter become bedbound in a care home and unable to recognise her family because of a rare genetic form of Alzheimer’s she developed in her 30s. Rita Pepper, 61, has become the sole carer of her two grandchildren and is bringing them up while still…
Living near a major road may increase dementia risk
The Lancet: Living near major roads and the incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis: a population-based cohort study A study by researchers in Canada has found that those who live near a major road may also have a higher risk of dementia. The research is published on 4 January in the journal The…
Mediterranean diet linked to reduced brain shrinkage in old age
Neurology: Mediterranean-type diet and brain structural change from 73 to 76 years in a Scottish cohort A new study led by researchers in Scotland has found that older people who ate a Mediterranean-type diet went on to experience less brain shrinkage than those who ate other types of food. The research is published online on…
94-year-old dresses up as Father Christmas for Alzheimer’s Research UK
A Saffron Walden grandad determined to still have fun at 94 has raised hundreds of pounds for Alzheimer’s Research UK after dressing up as Father Christmas. Stanley Bennett, with the help of his son Ron, was spotted spreading some festive cheer at his local Tesco in Saffron Walden on 12 December, raising over £200 for…
British scientists explore drug target against neurodegeneration in mice
The Journal of Clinical Investigation: M1 muscarinic allosteric modulators slow prion neurodegeneration and restore memory loss. A team of researchers from the UK, US and Australia has discovered that chemicals to mimic the action of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine could restore memory loss and prolong life in mice bred to develop a progressive neurodegenerative…
Protein in urine linked to higher risk of dementia
A research study has revealed that protein found in the urine of people with kidney problems may indicate a higher risk of decline in memory and thinking skills or dementia. The research is published on 14 December in the journal Neurology. Researchers at Maastricht University led a meta-analysis of 11 studies where tests of kidney…
Study reveals timeline of Alzheimer’s brain changes
Science and Translational Medicine: Early changes in CSF sTREM2 in dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease occur after amyloid deposition and neuronal injury A study led by researchers in Germany has shed more light on the sequence of biological changes that precedes the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The team found that signs of inflammation can be detected…
Prof Bart De Strooper to lead UK Dementia Research Institute from UCL Hub
The director of the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) has been named as Prof Bart De Strooper, current leader of the Laboratory for the Research of Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Leuven and scientific director at VIB (Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie) in Belgium. Prof De Strooper will lead the national institute from UCL. Alzheimer’s…
Price Bailey Charity Day Raises £16,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK
Employees of East Anglian-based chartered accountants Price Bailey raised more than £16,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK at their annual charity fun day recently. The figure means the overall amount raised by the firm so far this year is more than £23,000. The practice-wide fun day was the latest in a year-long fundraising campaign for the…
Statin use linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk in people with high cholesterol
JAMA Neurology: Sex and Race Differences in the Association Between Statin Use and the Incidence of Alzheimer Disease Researchers from the US have reported findings from a study of 399,979 people with high cholesterol aged over 65 showing that statin use is associated with a reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s, but that this varies between sexes…
LED light therapy reduces hallmark Alzheimer’s protein in mice
Nature: Gamma frequency entrainment attenuates amyloid load and modifies microglia A study by researchers in the US has found that shining a flickering LED light at mice reduces the levels of a key Alzheimer’s protein called amyloid in the visual area of the brain. The research is published on 7 December in the journal Nature.…
Rotary club raises £23,000 for dementia research in member’s memory
Ambleside Kirkstone Rotary Club has raised over £23,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK after losing one of its members to dementia. The club collected over £2,500 with a duck race in September, which saw more than 2,000 rubber ducks taking part. However, when the club came to present the cheque in November, they surprised the charity…
Alzheimer’s Research UK is named BIA Charity of the Year for 2017
The UK BioIndustry Association (BIA) is pleased to announce Alzheimer’s Research UK as its Charity of the Year for 2017. The partnership will work together to raise the profile of research and development for dementia in the UK and help to raise money for the charity at the BIA’s annual Gala Dinner in January. The…
Social engagement is associated with better cognition at age 50
BMC Psychology: Is mid-life social participation associated with cognitive function at age 50? Results from the British National Child Development Study (NCDS) Researchers from the University of Southampton have found that social engagement through community activities is associated with better cognitive function, as measured by tests of memory and thinking, at age 50. The study…
parkrunners encouraged to ‘Donate Your Time’ for dementia research this Christmas
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, is encouraging parkrunners across the country to ‘Donate Your Time’ this Christmas. The fundraising campaign Donate Your Time is being launched as a result of the public’s overwhelming response to the charity’s Christmas advert, Santa Forgot. The animation has taken social media by storm with #SantaForgot…
