16 h. ago Alzheimer's disease more widespread in people over 85 than previously thought, first

And more than one in ten over the age of 70 would meet the criteria for drugs to slow early stages of the disease.

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24 h. ago Breakthrough Alzheimer’s blood test could diagnose disease earlier

Experts described the disease as a ‘global challenge’

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4 d. ago Eating this common vegetable could help fight Alzheimer’s disease

Cases of dementia are anticipated to double by 2060

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6 d. ago Eating more of this crunchy vegetable could help fight Alzheimer’s disease

Cases of dementia are anticipated to double by 2060

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6 d. ago Dr Amir Khan says 'incredible' bathroom habit could slash dementia risk

Dr Amir Khan has shared a simple tip for reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

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6 d. ago Nickelodeon star Jim Ward dead aged 66 as Fairly OddParents voice actor passes away

Jim Ward, the voice actor behind Fairly OddParents characters Chet Ubetcha and Doug Dimmadome, has died aged 66 after battling Alzheimer's disease.

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8 d. ago One US state is found to have Alzheimer’s ‘hot spots.’ What it reveals about America’s health care

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 7 million Americans — a number that’s expected to double by 2060

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1 week ago This part of the body may hold the key to protecting the brain against Alzheimer’s

A bacteria best known for causing stomach ulcers could lead to a new strategy in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease

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1 week ago Five ways microplastics can harm your brain and fuel diseases

Study estimated humans consume 250g of microplastics, the size of a dinner plate, every year

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing legend shares honest admission about her own death

The former Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Arlene Phillips opened up about her father's battle with Alzheimer's disease and shared her honest thoughts on end-of-life choices

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1 week ago Ruth Langsford reveals emotional new update on her mum’s Alzheimer’s battle

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford, 65, has opened up about her 94-year-old mum Joan's battle with Alzheimer's disease, revealing how she has learned to accept the illness

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1 week ago Ruth Langsford's sobering update about her mum's battle with Alzheimer’s disease

Ruth Langsford, a regular on Loose Women since 2012, lost her dad Dennis to complications of Alzheimer’s disease and is now watching her mum battle the condition

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1 week ago This gross habit could reduce your risk of alzheimer’s by 37%, according to experts

Certain amounts of hydrogen sulfide can help protect aging brains from Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2021 study

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1 week ago Alzheimer's drug rejected for NHS use can 'slow disease' by 8 years

The spending watchdog deemed the drug's benefits 'too small' to justify the cost of making it available on the NHS

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2 w. ago Why science says smelling your own farts could be good for you

Certain amounts of hydrogen sulfide can help protect aging brains from Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2021 study

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2 w. ago Weight loss jab could be used to slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease in major breakthrough

Liraglutide, sold under the brand name Saxenda, is already prescribed on the NHS as a weight loss medication

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2 w. ago Obesity speeds up the development of Alzheimer’s disease, study reveals

Obesity is associated with an increase in dementia risk and researchers can now see that it speeds up the development of Alzheimer’s in particular

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3 w. ago The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis follows science and steady funding to a broader mission

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3 w. ago 'Dementia gene' now linked to another devastating neurological disease, study shows

A key gene known for its role in Alzheimer's disease has been found to play a second, damaging role in a different brain condition.

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3 w. ago Staying in shape could help your brain age slower, doctors say

Researchers say their AI-powered findings may help to fight Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia

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