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An active brain can protect you from dementia, but stress might eat up your ‘cognitive reserve’ – new study

Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease symptoms. Researchers suggest that this could be because some people build up a “cognitive reserve” – the brain’s ability to find new ways to handle and…

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Common heart problem ‘carries higher stroke and dementia risk than expected’

The team from the University of Birmingham examined data on more than five million people registered with UK GP practices.

The Independent UK

Heartbreaking Alzheimer’s Society advert receives hundreds of complaints

Viewers complained that the ads were excessively distressing, offensive and irresponsible

The Independent UK

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Unpaid Bill Payments May Be Early Signs Of Dementia, Federal Bank Of New York Study

Undetected memory issues can lead to financial problems years before diagnosis. Watch for missed payments and risky investments.

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‘They wanted her to confess to witchcraft’: ending the chilling effects of dementia stigma in Nigeria

Grassroots groups across the country are raising awareness of the condition to dispel myths and prevent people – most of whom are women – being ostracised, attacked and killed

The Guardian - UK

Dementia victim is latest to fall foul of fast-track courts

Hundreds of thousands of convictions continue to be handed out behind closed doors

Evening Standard

Woman who killed pensioner in queue row in Welwyn Garden City sentenced

Myra Coutinho-Lopez, 82, who had dementia became confused at bank counter, leading to altercation with Courtney Richman, 26

The Guardian - UK

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The Great Lillian Hall review – Jessica Lange captivates in Broadway-set drama

The actor gives an astonishing, awards-worthy performance as a stage star with dementia in a slight yet powerful TV movie

The Guardian - US

1 In 5 Adults Wrongly Believe Alzheimer’s And Dementia Are The Same

A recent study aimed to uncover the misconceptions about dementia.

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‘It feels like contempt’: DWP tells 85-year-old dementia patient to repay £13k

Cypriot-born Sia Kasparis, who speaks limited English, was not told about disability premium overpayment for several years

The Guardian - UK

Soaring costs of dementia care demand urgent action

City Voices: Dementia research still receives less funding than many other conditions

Evening Standard

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We make hundreds of decisions that affect our health every day – from what we eat and how we move our bodies, to the questions we ask our doctor when our kids are sick, or how we support our ageing parents with dementia or cancer.

The Conversation

People with dementia aren’t currently eligible for voluntary assisted dying. Should they be?

Dementia is the second leading cause of death for Australians aged over 65. More than 421,000 Australians currently live with dementia and this figure is expected to almost double in the next 30 years.

The Conversation

Alzheimer’s breakthrough as common hormone could become new dementia drug

Leptin can reduce the effects of two toxic proteins in the brain called amyloid and tau

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Iran’s president dies in helicopter crash; hundreds charged in DV blitz; and ways to reduce the risk of dementia

Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amir-abdollahian, was among those killed

The Guardian - UK

Keep forgetting things? Worried about your brain? Here’s what I learned when I had mine scanned

From dementia to mild cognitive impairment, it’s easy to be terrified of what ageing will do our minds. But the vast majority of us can reduce the danger – especially if we look after our bodies

The Guardian - UK

Ministers apologise and return £7,000 in benefits to woman, 93, with dementia

Exclusive: Elderly woman was allowed to run up debts in ‘disturbing’ case, the latest to emerge in Guardian investigation

The Guardian - UK

Can weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic also treat addiction and dementia?

Studies show active ingredient semaglutide can reduce the risk of heart attack, improve fertility and help treat diabetes

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The Guardian - UK

Alice Munro, Nobel winner and titan of the short story, dies aged 92

Acclaimed for her accounts of the darkness and desire found in everyday life, ‘the Canadian Chekhov’ has died, having suffered from dementia for more than a decade

The Guardian - UK

Sleep does not help brain wash out toxins, study suggests

Finding that clearance of fluid in mice brains is lower in sleep and anaesthesia runs counter to dominant view in neuroscience

The Guardian - UK

Cost of dementia to UK could almost double to £91bn by 2040, study finds

‘Colossal’ costs of disease include health and social care as well as societal costs such as legal fees and lost economic consumption

Medical Daily

Olive Oil In Diet Reduces Risk Of Death From Dementia: Study

Daily consumption of at least 7 g of olive oil was linked to a 28% reduced risk of death from dementia-related illnesses.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s health watchdog warns patients are being overprescribed psychotropic medication

Health watchdog warns Australians are being overprescribed psychotropic medicine

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Rumer Willis Updates On Father's Battle With Dementia

Rumer Willis updates on Bruce Willis's dementia battle, emphasizes respect and authenticity in acting, cherishes motherhood, and values advice from Demi Moore.

The Guardian - AU

One in five Australians wrongly believe dementia is ‘normal part of the ageing process’, survey shows

Few Australians know dementia risk can be avoided despite prevalence of condition, first-of-its-kind survey shows

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