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Working women are at reduced risk of memory decline later in life
New US research published today (Wednesday 4 November) in Neurology suggests women at work are at a reduced risk of worsening memory. What did our expert say? Dr Rosa Sancho, Head of Research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “An estimated 850,000 people in the UK have dementia and 500,000 of them are women. This research…
Women in mid-life more likely to have Alzheimer’s brain changes than men
Today (Wednesday 24 June) researchers from the US suggest that the menopause could account for women being at greater risk of dementia than men. The findings are published in the scientific journal, Neurology. Women are a marginalised majority when it comes to dementia More women than men are affected by dementia and account for two-thirds…
A shorter reproductive window in women linked to increased dementia risk
A shorter reproductive window in women linked to increased dementia risk Neurology: Reproductive period and risk of dementia in a diverse cohort of health care members A team of US-based researchers has found that a shorter reproductive window is associated with a higher dementia risk. They also found a higher risk of dementia in women…
New insights link brain injury, depression and PTSD to dementia in women
Neurology: Military- related risk factors in female veterans and risk of dementia Scientists have studied female US military veterans and found that traumatic brain injury (TBI), depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are linked to an increased risk of dementia. The findings are published today (Wednesday 12 December) in the scientific journal, Neurology. The researchers…
Pressing for Progress: Women in Dementia Research
Alzheimer’s Research UK is passionate about championing our female scientists. We spoke with some of the incredible researchers we work with about dementia research, potential barriers and how we can support women in science.
One in two women likely to develop dementia, Parkinson’s or stroke
Researchers in the Netherlands have estimated that one in two women, and one in three men will develop dementia, a form of Parkinson’s disease or have a stroke in their lifetime. The findings are published today (1 October) in the scientific publication, The Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. Dutch researchers investigated over 12,000 people who…
What determines higher dementia risk for women?
Dementia risk linked to pregnancies and reproductive history More women than men are affected by dementia, and in the UK women make up two thirds of those living with the condition. While women can expect to live longer than men, this alone does not explain the difference in the numbers developing dementia, and scientists have…
Dorset women to run half marathon for dementia research in memory of dad
A Dorset woman is taking on a half marathon to raise money for pioneering dementia research in honour of her father who died with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Gemma Winthrop, from Poole, is one of around 300 runners signed up to run the inaugural London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday March 25 for Alzheimer’s Research UK.…
High blood pressure in women linked to increased dementia risk
Researchers in the US have found that women who have high blood pressure in their 40s may have an increased risk of developing dementia. The study, published today in the journal Neurology didn’t find any link between blood pressure and dementia risk in men. High blood pressure or hypertension in mid-life is a known risk…
Women and Dementia: A Marginalised Majority
March 2015
Dementia has not only become the leading cause of death among British women, but they are also far more likely to end up as carers of those with dementia than men.
