39 h. ago Reading newspapers 'good for your brain' as dementia risks lowered, say boffins

Picking up newspapers like the Daily Star can help boost your memory and attention span, with new research showing that it can even lower the risk of dementia

Events

3 d. ago Neurologist warns common sleep habit can ‘harm’ the brain and raise dementia risk

This habit is "literally messing with your brain's wiring," he warned

Events

5 d. ago Air pollution can drive devastating forms of dementia, research suggests

Airborne particles cause toxic clumps of proteins in brain that are hallmarks of Lewy body dementia, study indicatesFine-particulate air pollution can drive devastating forms of dementia by triggering the formation of toxic clumps of protein that destroy nerve cells as they spread through the brain, research suggests.Exposure to the airborne particles causes proteins in the brain to misfold into the clumps, which are hallmarks of Lewy body dementia, the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Experts pinpoint simple mindset switch which can reduce your chances of developing dementia

US researchers have found having a sense of purpose can lower your risk of developing dementia.

Science

8 d. ago House prices fall in August as Budget property tax rumours risk sending them lower

The typical home fell in value last month by £1,585, according to the latest figures from Nationwide.

Economics

9 d. ago The drug that costs less than 4p a day which could lower chance of heart attack and strokes more than aspirin

A major new review found switching to a different thinner named clopidogrel reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke or death by an additional 14 per cent.

Events

1 week ago Bruce Willis: List of six key dementia symptoms amid Hollywood icon's health updates

Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023 following the discovery of aphasia - a brain disorder which leads to difficulty in understanding or producing speech

Science

1 week ago Shingles vaccine may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Vaccination has increasingly been seen as an effective measure for the prevention, not only of specific infections, but of cardiovascular disease

Events

1 week ago Exact diet to eat to lower blood pressure as millions of Brits at risk

Scientists have pinpointed the best diet to follow to lower your blood pressure.

Events

1 week ago Diet tweak could slash risk of deadly Parkinson's by almost half, world

A new study by Swedish researchers has revealed losing weight can lower your risk of a little-known condition that can double your risk of Parkinson's disease.

Events

1 week ago Bruce Willis’ wife fights back tears as she shares update on husband’s dementia

Bruce Willis’ wife fought back tears as she discussed how her husband’s “brain is failing him” following his dementia diagnosis.

Politics

2 w. ago Thailand former PM cleared of royal insult charge but Shinawatra dynasty’s fate still hangs in balance

Lese-majesty case against Thaksin Shinawatra is dismissed, but his daughter Paetongtarn will hear next week if she will be removed as prime minsterA criminal court in Thailand has dismissed a case accusing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of defaming the monarchy, the first of three court cases that could decide the fate of one of the country’s prominent political families.Thaksin was accused of insulting the monarchy during an interview with South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo in 2015. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Classic superfood diet eaten by millions has multiple health benefits

The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy eating plan that has been associated with a number of health benefits. Now, a food expert has shared the 10 essential ingredients to include in the diet to help lower the risk of heart disease and premature death

Society

3 w. ago Britain's 'world standing' at risk from boys 'chronic' lower results at GCSE

Author Professor Alan Smithers believes the issue is being ignored because of 'fashionable narratives' that frame boys as 'privileged'.

Events

3 w. ago ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests

Research also suggests the medication lowers risks of substance misuse, transport accidents and criminalityAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is linked to significantly lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, according to a study of the wider outcomes of treatment.The research, based on the medical records of nearly 150,000 people in Sweden, suggested that the drugs could have meaningful benefits beyond helping with the core symptoms of ADHD. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Stop drinking at this age to protect brain and memory, says dementia expert

The dementia expert has studied how lifestyle choices affect a person’s risk of developing the neurodegenerative condition

Politics

4 w. ago Foods that 'don’t actually cause cancer' despite widespread myths

Some of the foods may even help lower your risk of cancer

Politics

4 w. ago Sign up for Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk 2025 fundraiser

Event takes place on Sunday, September 7, and will raise vital funds to support dementia care, research and improvements in brain health.

Politics