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Menopause symptoms may be critical to understanding Alzheimer’s disease risk in women

Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, irregular periods, low libido, trouble sleeping, brain fog, mood swings — and in rare cases, even a burning tongue sensation. What might all these symptoms have in common? They can all be signs of menopause.

The Conversation

Football bodies could be forced to cover care costs for ex-players with dementia

A Labour MP says the Professional Football Association has been ‘absolutely disgraceful’ in its response to issue.

Evening Standard

Could Technology Use Help Lower the Risk of Dementia? A New Study Says Yes

“Use it or lose it” enters the digital age as a new study finds that technology may lower the risk of cognitive decline.

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‘I could never, ever not care for her’: how do carers know when to stop caring for those they love?

About half of people looking after someone with dementia are doing it alone. Many of them are ageing and starting to need care themselves. It is an act of love and duty – but it can be precarious

The Guardian - AU

Martin Clunes heartbroken as beloved Doc Martin dog dies after dementia diagnosis

The dog played Buddy in the hit ITV series from 2009 until his retirement in 2019

Evening Standard

Recent Trump Flubs Spark Concerns of 'Cognitive Decline' Online

A series of gaffes by Trump has sparked concern regarding his mental acuity, with some questioning whether the 78-year-old is experiencing cognitive decline.

Latin Times

Got Memory Issues? Here's How To Tell If It's Dementia Or Just Aging

Occasional forgetfulness, known as age-associated memory impairment, is a normal part of aging and does not necessarily indicate dementia.

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The subtle warning signs that your memory lapse is cause for concern

Here’s how to distinguish typical forgetfulness from signs of cognitive decline

The Independent UK

Scientists use live human brain tissue to speed up hunt for dementia cure

Exclusive: British team exposed live cells to toxic proteins to gather rare insight into how dementia develops

The Guardian - UK

The experts: neurologists on 17 simple ways to look after your brain

Sleep well, swap butter for olive oil, learn a musical instrument – or embrace some other ‘magnificent obsession’. Here is what doctors do themselves to delay the onset of cognitive decline

The Guardian - UK

MPs urged to address ‘scandalous’ dementia support for families of ex-footballers

Campaigners have called on MPs to help tackle what they say is a “scandalous” lack of funding to support the families of footballers diagnosed…

The National (Scotland)

Eden Strategy Institute Founder On Embracing Sustainability As A Competitive Advantage

Instead of treating sustainability as a cost center or a box-ticking exercise, organizations need to embrace and integrate it into their business models, turning sustainability into a competitive advantage that drives financial success.

International Business Times

MPs urged to address ‘scandalous’ dementia support for families of ex-footballers

Sir Geoff Hurst and Kevin Keegan will be at the House of Commons on Tuesday evening in support of the Football Families for Justice campaign

The Independent UK

Texas poised to ask voters to approve $3 billion to study dementia

The measure was briefly delayed by Democrats’ efforts to block the voucher program, but eventually passed with bipartisan support.

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The Conversation

Oskar Fischer: the forgotten pioneer of Alzheimer’s disease research

Ever heard of Fischer’s disease? No? Maybe that is not surprising, because it doesn’t exist. But it could have. In fact, the disease we now know as Alzheimer’s disease might just as easily have been called Fischer’s disease or Alzheimer-Fischer disease.

The Guardian - AU

Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference

Some memory lapses are nothing to worry about, but getting help for early warning signs can reduce the risk of them progressing

The Independent UK

Jay Leno shares touching comments about becoming wife Mavis’ caretaker amid dementia diagnosis

The comedian became conservator of his wife’s estate in April 2024

The Conversation

Dementia care: are terms of endearment like ‘sweetheart’ comforting or condescending?

In the emotionally complex world of dementia care, communication is more than just what we say – it’s how we say it. Terms of endearment like “darling”, “my lovely” and “sweetheart” are often used by healthcare staff with the best intentions: to comfort, connect and show warmth. But some people…

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The Independent UK

Jay Leno gives rare update on wife’s dementia after becoming her carer

Jay Leno has given a rare update on his wife's health following her dementia diagnosis, as he revealed how he cares for her.

The Conversation

Loss of empathy is a key problem in people with frontotemporal dementia – our research shows what’s happening in the brain

Frontotemporal dementia has gained significant attention in recent years after the family of actor Bruce Willis announced in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with the condition. A year later, it was revealed that US chat show host Wendy Williams had also been diagnosed with the condition.

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Jay Leno says caring for his wife amid her dementia diagnosis has 'defined' his marriage

Jay Leno thinks his marriage is "defined" by how he cares for his wife following her dementia diagnosis and not just about how intimate they have been over the years.

The Texas Tribune

Bill to create dementia research institute approved in House, but could face $3 billion funding hurdle

Some Republicans have bristled at the hefty cost of the bill, and Democrats could reject the funding for it over the school voucher dispute.

Fortune

Paying attention to these 14 risk factors could prevent almost half of dementia diagnoses

Even just addressing high blood pressure could reduce your risk of dementia by 15%.

Medical Daily

Keep This Common Disorder Under Control To Reduce Dementia Risk

A recent study revealed that living with this common yet often overlooked condition could raise your risk of dementia by 42%.

Euronews

'Landmark' study finds lowering blood pressure helps reduce dementia risks

The findings could make the case for prioritising blood pressure control as people age, given that there is no known cure for dementia.

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