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EastEnders character to return for ‘emotional’ storyline with estranged stepfather

‘I hope the viewers will be pleased,’ says actor

The Independent UK

Gemma Bissix to return to EastEnders as Clare Bates for ’emotional reunion’

Bissix is set to return to the soap after almost two decades.

Evening Standard

Experts explain why over 65s need this amount of sleep — and how to get it

From memory consolidation to warding off dementia, this is how sleep can protect your mind and body as you age — and how to get enough of it at 65+

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Elder abuse case turns surreal as North Carolina caregivers allegedly ran a ‘Dementia Fight Club’

They even started recording them and posting videos online.

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New blood test can predict when someone is likely to start showing Alzheimer’s symptoms

Researchers say test can help develop therapies to prevent or slow onset of dementia

The Independent UK

Dementia: how brain resilience, immune health and the menopause play a role in women’s risk

Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. While researchers have some idea of the factors that elevate risk, it’s still not entirely clear why this happens. But a recent study suggests that the menopause could play a key role in increased vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease.

The Conversation

Viagra and Shingles Vaccine Emerge as Surprising Front-Runners in Alzheimer's Drug Repurposing

Discover how Viagra and the shingles vaccine are emerging as leading candidates in Alzheimer's drug repurposing, with new evidence suggesting potential protection against dementia.

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Queen at Sea review – crushingly sad dementia drama offers a startling portrait of intimacy

Driven by fine performances from Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall, Lance Hammer’s comeback is unbearable in its tragic candour and essential in its moral questioning

The Guardian - UK

Emma Heming Willis realised how 'vital' health is after caring for husband Bruce Willis

Emma Heming Willis has revealed that caring for her husband Bruce Willis after his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis three years ago made he realise how "vital" it is to focus on her own health.

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Alzheimer's Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Brain Switches That Boost Neprilysin and Clear Amyloid Plaques

Scientists uncovered brain receptor "switches" that boost neprilysin, clear Alzheimer's amyloid plaques, and improve memory in mice, opening a promising path toward safer, oral dementia treatments.

Medical Daily

Air pollution may directly contribute to Alzheimer’s disease – new study

Air pollution has long been linked to heart and lung disease. But a large US study suggests it may also raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia.

The Conversation

What caffeine does and doesn’t do for your health explained

A new study showed drinking two to three cups of coffee a day, or one to two cups of tea, was associated with a lower risk of dementia - regardless of a person’s genetic risk for the neurodegenerative condition

The Independent UK

Long in the tooth: Brushing your teeth three times a day could help you live longer, experts say

Maintaining good oral hygiene isn’t only important for your teeth, but is also integral to the prevention of diseases like dementia, new research reveals.

Euronews

Linda Hamilton blown away by 'specific' connection to late mother in new role

Linda Hamilton knew her Dark Winds character had dementia like her late mother - and even shared her name - but she was shocked by another "very specific" coincidental connection between the two.

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The Guardian - UK

Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study suggests

Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers

The Conversation

Understanding the difference between apathy and depression can be lifesaving for people with brain disorders

People with brain disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and dementia, are often misdiagnosed as having depression, when in fact what they’re experiencing is apathy. This can delay an accurate diagnosis, which has negative outcomes for patients as well as for their families and caregivers.

The Conversation

Menopause, hormones and the brain: how hormone therapy could help protect against Alzheimer’s

As dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases become more common worldwide, researchers are searching urgently for ways to protect the brain as we age. One area attracting growing attention is hormones, particularly the role of hormone therapy during and after menopause.

The Conversation

Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health

Menopause is a key period in a woman’s life. This transition is often accompanied by wide-ranging physical and psychological symptoms — some of which can be debilitating and affect daily life. Menopause has also been linked to cognitive problems — such as memory, attention and language deficits.

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Only certain types of brain-training exercises reduce dementia risk, large trial reveals

A large, 20-year trial showed that speedy cognitive exercises could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. The question is, could these tasks be adapted into video games?

The Independent UK

How many cups of tea or coffee can lower dementia risk? Study reveals the benefits

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK and early prevention is crucial, with caffeine appearing to help protect the brain from the condition

Evening Standard

Dementia sufferer, 76, convicted of failing to insure car she's incapable of driving

The 76-year-old woman was prosecuted by the DVLA over the unpaid bill on a Ford car still registered in her name

Euronews

Drinking coffee and tea may protect the brain against dementia, study finds

Moderate daily consumption of caffeine is associated with a lower risk of dementia and slower cognitive decline, according to a new study.

The Independent UK

Controversial study claims this simple brain exercise can cut dementia risk by 25%

Further research is still needed to prove effects of such exercise, scientists say

The Independent UK

Just two or three cups of coffee a day reduces dementia risk

The number of Americans living with dementia is expected to nearly double by 2050

The Conversation

Your morning coffee might protect your brain as you age – here’s the sweet spot

Scientists have found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia, but drinking more won’t help protect your brain any further.

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