Dementia

From her earliest moments, Leni Forrester radiated health and joy. There was no indication that a grave diagnosis would soon cast its shadow over her young life. The toddler, from Sevenoaks in Kent, appeared to be developing just like…

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Older adults who receive a high-strength flu jab may have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a major study suggests.Researchers found those given the vaccine had a 55 per cent lower risk of the condition,…

New research points to the effects someone’s risky behavior in their 20s has on their cognitive health in their 50s and beyond.University of Michigan researchers followed people from age 18 through their 50s and 60s, tracking people with…

For confidential advice, call Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 Alzheimer's Society's symptoms checker can help spot the signs of dementiaBy EMMA GRITT, ASSOCIATE HEALTH EDITOR Published: 09:41…

Step into a sauna and the first thing you notice is the heat. It comes from stones warmed with electricity or a wood-burning stove, pushing temperatures up to 100C.Water is poured over the stones to create bursts of steam during sessions…

For confidential advice, call Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 Alzheimer's Society's symptoms checker can help spot the signs of dementia By PAT HAGAN - REPORTER Published: 20:27 EST, 2 January…

Health experts are hailing an ancient Chinese game beloved by celebrities for its brain-boosting powers. Mahjong roughly translates to 'sparrow' in Chinese, a name that may refer to the clicking sound the tiles make when shuffled, like…

Scientists have uncovered a link between eating hefty servings of high-fat cream and cheese and a reduced risk of dementia.In a 25-year study that included food diaries and interviews with more than 27,000 Swedes, researchers found that…

When Jackie Little began to have episodes of extreme confusion, which left her unable to recognise her family and wandering the streets at night, it left them devastated. After all, Jackie was only in her early 50s – surely too young for…