28 h. ago Good news at last: just a little exercise can reduce the risk of dementia | Devi Sridhar

A recent study shows the benefit of being a middle-aged ‘weekend warrior’ who only exercises once or twice a weekIn these bleak times, glimmers of hope often seem to come out of the pages of scientific research. Take what we know about exercise. Just in the past few months, we’ve learned that moderate exercise may almost halve the risk of postpartum depression for new mothers, and that even five minutes of exercise a day could help lower blood pressure.But what really caught my eye recently was a study from Latin America that included roughly 10,000 people who were assessed over two decades using the Mexico City prospective study. The research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, examined cognitive function with the aim of understanding the impact of exercise on mental ability, including mild dementia. The researchers took account of confounding variables such as age, diet, smoking and alcohol intake, nightly sleep and educational attainment, which have all been sho...

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35 h. ago Upstairs, Downstairs and The House Of Eliott actress and creator dies aged 90

She won an Emmy during her long career

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42 h. ago Jean Marsh: Veteran stage and screen actress best known as no

Marsh co-created TV drama Upstairs, Downstairs with friend and fellow actress Eileen Atkins.

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43 h. ago Upstairs, Downstairs star Jean Marsh dies aged 90 after dementia complications

Emmy-winning actress Jean Marsh has died at the age of 90 as her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirmed the sad news. She lived in London and died at her home

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43 h. ago Willow and Doctor Who star Jean Marsh dies aged 90 after dementia complications

Emmy-winning actress Jean Marsh has died at the age of 90 as her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirmed the sad news. She lived in London and died at her home

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44 h. ago Jean Marsh dead: Upstairs, Downstairs icon dies after complications with dementia

Upstairs, Downstairs star and co-creator Jean Marsh has died aged 90

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7 d. ago Billie Jean King immortalized in bronze with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category

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1 week ago St Andrew’s Dementia Hub in Carluke receives £5000 funding from Age Scotland

The money will "enhance the quality of life for individuals living with dementia, their unpaid carers and extended family".

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1 week ago Neuroscientist explains how to remove 'brain waste' and prevent dementia as you age

You know when you're working on an arts and crafts project, and by the time you're done, there's a bunch of leftover construction paper and paint marks?

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2 w. ago TV star Jean Johansson rates North Ayrshire walk as her favourite in Scotland

Jean Johansson is encouraging Scots to join Move For Meals on National Walking Day, highlighting beautiful local walks

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2 w. ago Star Wars and Batman legend Clive Revill dies aged 94 after dementia battle

Clive Revill, who was known for his work in Star Wars, Transformers, and Batman: The Animated Series, has died at the age of 94 after a long battle with dementia.

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2 w. ago Clive Revill dead – Star Wars and Batman star dies aged 94 after long illness

Clive Revill, the iconic Star Wars, Transformers and Batman actor, has died at the age of 94 after a long battle with dementia, his daughter has confirmed

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2 w. ago Star Wars and Disney legend Clive Revill dies as daughter shares emotional tribute

Actor Clive Revill, who has voiced some very well known characters across Hollywood and television, has died at the age of 94 after a long battle with dementia

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2 w. ago 'I thought husband was drinking too much – now he's fighting dementia aged 46'

Jason Cronin was diagnosed with dementia last year after his wife Louise Cronin became concerned by his sudden change in behaviour and personality

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2 w. ago Beloved New Zealand actor who appeared in Star Wars and Transformers dead after a long illness

Beloved New Zealand actor Clive Revill died earlier this month at a care facility in Los Angeles aged 94, after a long battle with dementia.

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3 w. ago French actor Gerard Depardieu admits ‘grabbing woman’s hips’ but denies sexual assault at trial

If found guilty, the star of films like Jean de Florette and Cyrano de Bergerac could face up to five years in jail

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3 w. ago A Place in the Sun's Jean Johansson makes 'grim secret' admission about show

A Place in the Sun star Jean Johansson has been a regular fixture on the Channel 4 property show since 2018.

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4 w. ago The VERY common ingredient that really could stave off ageing

I've spent the last few years looking for my own evidence-based elixir of youth. And there is one common food that could be the solution...

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