Risk factors
What decades of research has taught us about brain health and dementia risk
Discover how Insight 46, part-funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK, has transformed our understanding of brain health and dementia risk.
Research focus: what we know so far about football and dementia
We look at the latest evidence around football and dementia risk, and hear from our researchers about their important work in this field.
New clinical fellowships set to bring better diagnosis and treatments closer for people with dementia
Six new Clinical Fellowships have been awarded to support clinicians in bringing cutting-edge research closer to the people who need it most.
Understanding diabetes and brain health
Learn more about the link between diabetes and dementia, and what you can do to help protect your brain.
The nation deserves a public campaign on reducing dementia risk
It’s time for a national, government-led campaign on how to reduce the risk of dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK asked the public what they know about prevention, and the results may surprise you.
How might a UK-specific diet reduce dementia risk?
Research suggests that eating a Mediterranean diet can help reduce the risk of developing dementia, among other health benefits. But how does that compare with the healthy eating recommendations set by the UK government in the ‘Eatwell’ Guide?
Could tea or coffee reduce dementia risk? Here’s what you need to know
New research suggests people who regularly drank coffee or tea with caffeine were less likely to develop dementia later in life.
Dementia is still UK’s biggest killer – where do we go from here?
New analysis from Alzheimer’s Research UK has revealed that dementia remained the UK’s leading cause of death in 2024, killing more people than heart disease, stroke or lung conditions.
Could diabetes and weight loss drugs treat Alzheimer’s disease?
You may have seen the recent news about diabetes drug semaglutide – a GLP-1 receptor agonist given as an injection in medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy – being tested in a pill form for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease. The results are now in: semaglutide did not slow disease progression in people with early…
Cholesterol, statins and dementia: what’s the link?
Keeping your cholesterol levels in check isn’t just good for your heart – it may also help reduce your risk of dementia. This post breaks down the connection between cholesterol, statins, and brain health.
