All news on the topic: Dementia

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Researchers find personality traits most associated with dementia diagnoses
Researchers found that people with high levels of neuroticism and those with negative affect 'had a higher risk of developing dementia over the long term'
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People who talk in certain way 'could be more at risk of dementia'
A new study has found that the way people talk could be an indicator of their risk of developing dementia. The research found that how fast someone talks could be a clue to their brain health.
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Food eaten by millions that 'increases dementia risk' as key ingredient blamed
Studies have shown the vitamin thiamine, which is found in many breakfast cereals, can cause mild impairment and memory loss. It is also known as vitamin B1 and keeps the nervous system healthy
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Exercise test could predict your likelihood of getting Alzheimer's and dementia
A simple exercise test we can all do at home could be a helpful indicator in predicting your risk of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's, according to a brain specialist
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Bruce Willis' wife gets help for her 'brain health' as actor's dementia declines
Emma Heming Willis is looking after her Hollywood actor husband Bruce Willis after he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2022
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Dementia risk can be spotted in the way people speak, say scientists
A risk sign of dementia can be found in the way that you speak a new study has found and it is hoped that the research can help in providing treatment to improve brain health
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Alzheimer's risk 'could be predicted by how well you can navigate'
Researchers used virtual reality to test the ability of 100 asymptomatic adults to determine and maintain a route from one place to another with compelling results
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Pensioner died from deadly disease after hotel break from wife with dementia
Brian Taylor was one of three people who suffered flu-like symptoms shortly after he returned from his stay at the three-star Hotel Kalofer, located on the Black Sea
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Bruce Willis' wife urges fans to 'check in' after actor's declining dementia
Hollywood's Bruce Willis was originally diagnosed with aphasia back in March 2022, then in February 2023 his rare dementia diagnosis was confirmed
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Wendy Williams' son shares alcohol-induced dementia that's runing his mum's life
Wendy Williams' son Kevin Hunter Jr opened up about his mum's heartbreaking dementia diagnosis in new Lifetime documentary Where is Wendy Williams?
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Wendy Williams diagnosed with same health issue as Bruce Willis ahead of doc
Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, according to a press release obtained by TMZ ahead of her Lifetime documentary
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Top 12 changeable lifestyle factors that could lower risk of developing dementia
Dementia can stem from a multitude of reasons such as living on a busy road where there is pollution to having high blood pressure, not doing enough physical activity and drinking too much
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Three lifestyle factors that can cause dementia - how to reduce risk
Almost half of all dementia cases are preventable, according to recent research. They are triggered by 12 lifestyle factors - each of which increases the risk, suggests the study.
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Change in eating habits can be early warning sign of rare form of dementia
A rare type of dementia, known as FTD, is less likely to present itself with symptoms such as memory loss and confusion. Instead, those with the disease may notice changes to their eating behaviour - here's what to look out for
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Dementia gran's family blast carer who took video of her semi-naked for Snapchat
Liam Stark, 22, additionally admitted assaulting the vulnerable 88-year-old great-grandma by repeatedly flicking her chest with his finger at Benore Care Centre in Lochgelly, Fife
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Daily 2p pill can reduce risk of developing dementia, claims health expert
A health expert has revealed that a 2p tablet could significantly reduce the chance of developing dementia. Dr David Llewellyn has conducted in-depth research - and the results are eye-opening
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Bruce Willis' family enjoy snowy getaway as actor's dementia declines
Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis shared a reel on Instagram as the family enjoyed some downtime in a picturesque winter setting this week
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Pensioner with 'severe dementia' living in care home is prosecuted by DVLA
An 83-year-old pensioner with "severe dementia" has been convicted by the DVLA for allowing his car insurance to lapse despite not driving for two years and living in a nursing home
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BBC Casualty airs tragic death as character is killed off in devastating twist
Fans of Casualty were left in shock as Rash's dad was tragically involved in a heart wrenching bus accident as he battled dementia and sadly passed away leaving Rash devastated.
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Early warning sign of dementia in your vision which comes before memory loss
The very first signs of dementia could be flagged up by ophthalmologists, if they know what to look for, according to new findings by health researchers
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Brian Wilson 'has dementia' as Beach Boys star's family seek conservatorship
Beach Boys star Brian Wilson's family have filed to place the musician under a conservatorship due to his 'major neurocognitive disorder'
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Bruce Willis' wife shares sweet Valentine's throwback as his dementia declines
Emma Heming Willis shared an archived smiling selfie alongside husband Bruce Willis for Valentine's Day amid the Hollywood actor's dementia decline
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Top tips to stop waking up before your alarm goes off
Waking up ahead of the alarm can occur on such a regular basis it's only natural to question why we bother even setting one in the first place. But why does it happen? Here, an expert explains exactly what's going on - and what you can do to stop it
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Dementia blood test developed to predict if you will get Alzheimer's
The study by Warwick University using data on 53,000 participants in the UK Biobank discovered changes in 11 key proteins could indicate future Alzheimer’s disease
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Dementia test experts want Joe Biden to take is shared - try it for yourself
Many people, including experts, doctors, and former President Donald Trump have called on Joe Biden to take a cognitive test after he was described as an "elderly man with a poor memory"