45 h. ago Experts warn virus that almost all of us have caught may dramatically raise risk of young dementia

A virus that has infected about two thirds of Britons, and millions more worldwide, could increase the risk of developing the memory robbing disorder dementia earlier, scientists warn.

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9 d. ago Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know | Devi Sridhar

When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death in Britain in 2021 (followed by Covid-19 and heart disease), and a top 10 cause of death in the United States. Dementia is a general term used for several diseases that destroy nerve cells and damage the brain, leading to difficulty with memory, thinking and other cognitive functions. Behind those statistics is a heartbreaking condition for individuals (and their loved ones) as they become confused and disoriented, struggle to recognise family, friends and caregivers, and lose the ability to live independently.Recent studies from across the world have highlighted that dementia cases are likely to rise dramatically. For instance, an analysis of 15,000 middle-aged US adults in Nature Medicine in January 2025 found that in study participants, the lifetime risk of developing dementia after 55 w...

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1 week ago Dementia warning as neurologist advises cutting out two foods that raise risk 13%

You can lower your dementia risk further by replacing these foods with plant-based alternatives, he said.

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2 w. ago Dementia symptoms to spot including waking up in the middle of the night

Dementia is a syndrome linked to the ongoing decline of the brain - and there are a number of warning signs that can appear in the middle of the night, according to experts.

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2 w. ago Top US medic's urgent warning on medication taken by MILLIONS, as fears grow the tablets dramatically increase dementia risk

In a recent post that has been viewed more than three million times, Dr Amy Shah implored her followers not to use hugely popular products.

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2 w. ago Risky sex acts are surging... and doctors warn they could lead to dementia

Sexually transmitted diseases like herpes, HIV, and syphilis may at least partly be to blame for America's dementia epidemic, health experts told DailyMail.com.

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3 w. ago Dementia warning for daylight saving as experts raise issue ahead of clocks going forward

The clocks going forward this weekend may worsen dementia symptoms for some

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4 w. ago Dementia expert warns key sleep pattern doubles risk of condition

Sleep is vital for brain health but researchers say there could be a connection between how someone sleeps and their likelihood of developing dementia

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