2 hours ago Dean Windass 'worried sick' after dementia diagnosis as David Beckham gets behind cause

Former Premier League striker Dean Windass has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of just 55, with professional footballers more than three and a half times more likely to develop the syndrome

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70 minutes ago Dean Windass’ dementia diagnosis revealed as authorities urged to tackle disease

The 55-year-old was diagnosed with stage two dementia last year but it only came to light on Friday morning.

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29 hours ago Scientists pinpoint exactly how long you'll live after a dementia diagnosis

Dementia is a memory and independence robbing disorder where the brain progressively gets worse at functioning over time which is now the leading cause of death in the UK.

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3 hours ago Former Premier League star and Hull City legend Dean Windass, 55, is diagnosed with dementia

Former professional footballer Dean Windass has been diagnosed with stage two dementia. At this stage, individuals may experience subtle memory lapses, such as forgetting everyday phrases.

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31 hours ago Tesco and M&S warn of rising costs but pledge to minimise price increases

Shares in retailers fall despite positive Christmas trading

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34 hours ago Joe Wicks opens up on 'fear' for loved ones after devastating diagnosis rocked family

Fitness coach Joe Wicks, who is appearing on Dragons' Den tonight, has opened up about his fears around dementia, after his grandmother was diagnosed with the cruel illness.

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42 hours ago Major study reveals how long people with dementia live after diagnosis

Roughly 13% of people move to a nursing home in the year after diagnosis

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