15 h. ago Scientists pinpoint the amount of daily steps which may slow the progression of Alzheimer's Disease

US scientists, who tracked almost 300 adults, found those who met the step count were less prone to cognitive decline and one toxic protein, tau, spreading in the brain.

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15 h. ago Walking 3,000 or more steps a day may slow progression of Alzheimer’s, study says

Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patientsEven modest amounts of daily exercise may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in older people who are at risk of developing the condition, researchers have said.People are often encouraged to clock up 10,000 steps a day as part of a healthy routine, but scientists found 3,000 steps or more appeared to delay the brain changes and cognitive decline that Alzheimer’s patients experience. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Prunella Scales dies aged 93: John Cleese leads tributes as Fawlty Towers actress passes away after Alzheimer's battle

Scales, who was married to fellow actor Timothy West for over 60 years, had been living with Alzheimer’s disease since her diagnosis in 2013

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6 d. ago Prunella Scales dies aged 93: Actress who played Sybil in Fawlty Towers passes away after Alzheimer's battle

Scales, who was married to fellow actor Timothy West for over 60 years, had been living with Alzheimer’s disease since her diagnosis in 2013

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6 d. ago New treatment gives hope to patients with early Alzheimer's disease

New treatment gives hope to patients with early Alzheimer's disease  CBC

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8 d. ago Dementia expert reveals the ten questions to ask yourself if you suspect you have Alzheimer's Disease

A leading dementia expert has revealed ten questions to ask yourself if you believe you may have Alzheimer's disease.

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1 week ago Men’s brains shrink faster than women’s, new Alzheimer’s research shows

The lifetime risk for Alzheimer’s disease at age 45 is one in five for women compared to one in 10 for men, according to the Alzheimer’s Association

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1 week ago Loose Women's Ruth Langsford shares health update and is 'willing to try anything'

Ruth's health update follows shortly after she also opened up about her mother's battle with Alzheimer's disease

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2 w. ago Not all fat is the same... where yours collects could signal an increased risk of an array of diseases

Obesity has long been known as a risk factor for a host of diseases like cancer and dementia, but researchers now say that where the body stores fat could be even more influential.

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2 w. ago Ten red flags of Alzheimer's disease that may be mistaken for exhaustion or stress

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, with symptoms usually developing slowly and getting worse over time

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2 w. ago Experts uncover reason why women are at higher risk of Alzheimer’s and MS

Multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease each affect women more often than men, about two to three times as often, researchers say

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2 w. ago Scientists FINALLY discover why women are more prone to developing dementia

A new study has pinpointed why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's Disease-and it all comes down to sex chromosomes.

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2 w. ago Drew Struzan, poster designer for Star Wars and Indiana Jones films, dies at 78

Artist behind posters for Harry Potter, The Thing and Back to the Future had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s diseaseDesigner Drew Struzan, known for some of the most iconic movie posters of all time, has died aged 78.His work included posters for films such as Back to the Future, The Empire Strikes Back, The Goonies, The Shawshank Redemption, The Thing and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Drew Struzan, poster designer for Star Wars and Indiana Jones films, dies aged 78

Artist behind posters for Harry Potter, The Thing and Back to the Future had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s diseaseDesigner Drew Struzan, known for some of the most iconic movie posters of all time, has died aged 78.His work included posters for films such as Back to the Future, The Empire Strikes Back, The Goonies, The Shawshank Redemption, The Thing and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Simple blood test gets green light by FDA to improve early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Millions of Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and hundreds of thousands are diagnosed each year

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3 w. ago Woman vanishes without a trace – then Google Maps captures chilling truth two years later

A woman with Alzheimer's disease vanished without a trace in 2020 - but the mystery was solved thanks to a Google Maps car that was taking photos in the area at the time

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3 w. ago Football unites against dementia! Watch the emotional moment England and Wales players walk out with 22 mascots living with the disease in powerful partnership between the FA and Alzheimer's Society

As Declan Rice and Ben Davies led their teams out onto the turf, players stood alongside 22 fans who had been nominated to walk out as they showed representation of the faces of dementia.

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3 w. ago England World Cup hero Ray Wilson's artworks go on sale to raise money to fight Alzheimer's ahead of clash with Wales

Long after hanging up his boots, England World Cup legend Wilson picked up his pens and pencils and started drawing with the same sense of adventure that had defined his football.

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3 w. ago Alzheimer's breakthrough as scientists 'reverse disease' in mice

The 'exciting' new technique could 'reverse' Alzheimer’s by shifting toxic waste from the brain

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3 w. ago Alzheimer’s disease breakthrough as scientists discover potential new treatment

A novel technique improved cognitive function in mice with the disease

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