Alzheimer's News

Traumatic events in early life have a lasting impact on the brain
17 May 2024

Childhood trauma raises Alzheimer's disease danger

A traumatic event in early life can cause Alzheimers disease later on.
Relationships on Female First
16 November 2016

What's it like to live with someone who has early onset Alzheimer's?

We asked Tony Watson about his experiences of living with his wife Joy who has early onset...
Could an eye scan reveal Alzheimer's?
14 July 2014

Eye scans can detect Alzheimer's disease

New research suggests that eye scans can reveal Alzheimer's disease which can help with early diagnosis
Figures show that deaths of Alzheimer's could be higher than reported
6 March 2014

Alzheimer’s deaths in the US could be six times higher than reported

New research shows that deaths as a result of Alzheimer's disease could be six times higher in the US...
The compounds are found in cooked foods
26 February 2014

Cooked foods could contribute to Alzheimer’s disease

New research shows that compounds found in cooked foods could be linked to Alzheimer's disease
More money will be spent on dementia in the next decade
13 December 2013

Dementia research will receive £100 million in the next decade

Alzheimer’s Society make long-term funding promise to tackle dementia with £100 million being spent in...
Hot chocolate could improve brain health in the elderly
9 August 2013

Keep your brain healthy with two cups of hot chocolate a day

New research has found that daily hot chocolate could improve brain health
The online virtual lab
21 June 2013

Dementia charity launches virtual lab

A dementia research charity today launches an online virtual lab so people can see the developments in...
The drink is now on sale in the UK
15 January 2013

Drink launched to reduce early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

A brand new brain-boosting milkshake has gone on sale in the UK, promising to help reduce the symptoms of...
The drug could help with cognition
18 July 2012

New drug could benefit those with Alzheimer's

A potential new drug could bring benefits for cognition in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, research...
Binge drinking effects cognitive health
18 July 2012

Binge drinking could increase risk of cognitive decline in older adults

Older adults who binge drink are increasing their risk of cognitive decline, according to University...
Three cups of a coffee a day may cut the risk of the disease
7 June 2012

Daily coffee may cut Alzheimer's risk

Drinking three cups of coffee each day could help to stave of Alzheimer's disease, according to new...
The new drug could help with earlier diagnosis
17 April 2012

New drug could help improve dementia diagnosis rates

A new drug to detect beta amyloid – one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s - could help doctors to diagnose...
Alzheimer's
6 July 2009

Alzheimer's

Coffee may reverse Alzheimer's in patients
Ruth Langsford, Ashley Lilley and Tania Bryer - Picture by Mark Tillie
6 April 2009

Stars Jog Memories for Alzheimer’s Society At the Bupa London 10,000

Ruth Langsford, TV presenter, Ashley Lilley, actress (Ali in the film Mamma Mia!), and Tania Bryer,...