21 h. ago Scientists pinpoint exactly why being obese may heighten risk of Alzheimer's: It's the 'biggest risk factor' for developing dementia

Experts have long warned that obesity increases the risk of serious health conditions, such as high blood pressure, with studies showing it may induce cognitive decline.

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25 h. ago Early warning sign of Parkinson’s could change how it’s treated

The toxins could potentially be used as ‘markers’ for doctors to identify Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of developing dementia

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44 h. ago Breakthrough prevention hope for motor neurone disease: Scientists pinpoint potential cause

The exact cause of ALS has long been unknown. But some research suggests it could be down to a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.

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47 h. ago 'I'm a GP – my elderly patients who live longest and in the best health share one habit'

Dr Helen Evan-Howells has shared the one habit that all her elderly patients who live the longest have in common - and it's something that can also reduce your risk of Alzheimer's

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47 h. ago My father developed the same deadly dementia as Bruce Willis at 59. His doctors say this common health problem was to blame... and said it could've been prevented with treatment

For Katryna Rogers, her father's dementia diagnosis confirmed her worst fears.

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48 h. ago My dad developed the same deadly dementia as Bruce Willis at 59. His doctors say a common mental health problem was to blame... and it might have been prevented with treatment

For Katryna Rogers, her father's dementia diagnosis confirmed her worst fears.

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65 h. ago How bacteria in your mouth and gut can be used to spot early stages of Parkinson’s disease

The toxins could potentially be used as ‘markers’ for doctors to identify Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of developing dementia

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3 d. ago Dementia professor reveals the eight things she does every week to reduce her risk of Alzheimer's

Today, around 944,000 in the UK are thought to be living with the condition, with the figure around 7million in the US. But it is not inevitable, according to Professor June Andrews.

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6 d. ago Wales coach picks out Welsh rugby's five biggest prospects as star has 'X factor'

There are some young talents you should be keeping an eye on this season

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8 d. ago New study sheds light on worrying link between alcohol and dementia

A new study found even small amounts of alcohol could increase the risk of developing dementia

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9 d. ago Ice Factor: World's biggest indoor ice climbing centre with 14m

The ice climbing facility boasted 14m-high walls for adventurers to scale when in operation.

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9 d. ago Drinking 'any alcohol' could increase dementia risks, new bombshell research warns

New findings suggest that even light drinking could boost the risk of developing dementia in later life, contrary to the initial belief that a small amount of alcohol could actually benefit brain health

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9 d. ago There is NO safe amount of alcohol when it comes to dementia risk, experts warn

British and US scientists have discovered that drinking any level of alcohol could raise the risk of developing dementia. This was worst among heavy drinkers.

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1 week ago Experts share unusual early warning signs of the disease: 'There's more to look out for than just a bad memory'

Experts have shared ten common warning signs that someone you love-or yourself-is developing dementia, an incurable memory-robbing disease.

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1 week ago Cognitive decline may be worsened by one 'body weight' factor in older adults

Having mild cognitive impairment, a common form of cognitive decline, may increase the risk of developing dementia

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1 week ago Scientists pinpoint three major risk factors of developing deadly liver disease which affects 1

Known medically as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, it is not linked to heavy drinking-the more commonly known cause of liver problems.

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2 w. ago Sir Alex Ferguson opens up on dementia fears and loss of his wife in candid interview

Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up about his fears over potentially developing dementia, and how he has been trying to keep his mind active since retiring as Manchester United manager in 2013

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2 w. ago Plastic from takeaway containers may fuel Alzheimer’s risk, study warns

Mice carrying Alzheimer’s susceptibility genes showed signs of the condition on exposure to microplastics

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint the exact time the afternoon slump will hit, and how to beat it

The afternoon slump is real-and while you might blame a day of mind-numbing meetings and mundane tasks for a lack of energy, experts say our bodies are hardwired to rest in the afternoon.

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2 w. ago Childhood loneliness increases risk of dementia, study finds

People who lacked close friendships before the age of 17 were more likely to develop dementia in later life, according to a new study

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