All news on the topic: Dementia

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Four early warning signs of dementia that can be spotted in how you walk
Dementia is often diagnosed late due to complex tests and vague symptoms. However, you may be able to spot early signs of developing the disease from your walk. Here are four things to keep an eye on
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Bruce Willis' wife remembers sweet times with her husband amid dementia decline
The model posted a series of throwback photos with the Hollywood star and their daughters as she took a walk down memory lane of charity work they have done
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People diagnosed with ADHD as adults could be ‘at greater risk of dementia'
Researchers looked at the medical records of more than 100,000 people, finding those diagnosed with ADHD as adults appear to have almost three times the risk of being diagnosed with dementia at an older age
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Subtle sign of Alzheimer's you might spot when walking to the shop
There are nearly one million people living with Alzheimer's in the UK - and scientists have now made a major breakthrough in understanding early signs of the disease
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Actress Florence Pugh funds scientists trying to find cure for 'silent killer'
Florence Pugh was inspired to help fund a team of scientists trying to find a cure for dementia after meeting Sir Jackie Stewart's wife, who needs 24-hour care at home
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Early sign of dementia can be seen in 'specific navigational errors', study says
Researchers from UCL used virtual reality as part of their study which showed those with early Alzheimer's were more likely to have difficulty with turning and navigation
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Bruce Willis can barely speak and is 'not totally verbal' amid dementia decline
A friend and former co-worker of Bruce Willis has spoken out about the actor's declining health as he continues to battle frontotemporal dementia, with it revealed he can barely speak
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Early sign of Alzheimer's disease found that can be noticed when you are walking
Researchers at the University College London have found a sign of Alzheimer's disease that people may notice while they are walking and it offers a "new avenue for early diagnosis"
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NHS could save over £520 million a year with better incontinence care provisions
It currently costs £5,595 per year to look after just one patient with incontinence - but these costs could more than halve by investing in better-quality pads, figures have shown
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Common menopause symptom may indicate a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease
As doctors find that woman are far more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's than their counterparts, a new study concluded that one particular symptom may be the key
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Bruce Willis' wife Emma finally shares 'happy news' after dementia diagnosis
Emma Heming Willis, 45, has shared some 'happy news' about her husband Bruce Willis, 68, after revealing that she is his 'care partner' after his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia
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Four unexpected signs of dementia that are often mistaken for old age
A doctor shares four unexpected signs of dementia that hard to spot as they are easily mistaken for regular symptoms of 'old age,' which often hinders the diagnosis, leaving patients at-risk
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Warning that common mid-life issue can hike your risk of dementia
A common ailment which impacts millions of middle-aged Americans could increase your risk of developing dementia later in life if left untreated, says a dementia expert
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Dad shares early warning signs after being diagnosed with dementia aged just 55
Gerry King was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's aged just 55, causing him to medically retire, lose touch with '32 years of friends' and contemplate suicide
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Dementia risk increased by high or levels of 'good' cholesterol, study claims
Although high-density lipoprotein (HDL), is important for the body for clearing fatty build ups, high and low levels of it could be connected to a higher risk of dementia
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Ten ways sitting for ten hours a day is raising your risk of getting dementia
A new study suggests that individuals who sit for 10 hours throughout the day have an increased risk for developing dementia compared to more active people
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Alzheimer's disease linked to health issue we all experience in new study
Researchers have found a connection between Alzheimer's and a common health issue we all experience at some point in our lives in a revealing study carried out over eight years
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Ruth Langsford recalls how Eamonn Holmes supported her after sister's suicide
Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford opened up about her sister's tragic death - and revealed that without her TV job she would have ended up crying all day
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Dementia risk may be increased by high levels of 'good' cholesterol
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco have discovered that people with high or low high-density lipoprotein, or HDL cholesterol, could be at risk of dementia in older adults
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Not wearing your glasses could increase your chance of getting dementia
Addressing your vision health and that of other senses like hearing can stave off a common ailment that impacts millions of Americans as they grow older each year
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Bruce Willis' wife admits his dementia diagnosis 'freaked her out' initially
Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis has been raising awareness around frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in recent months, including sharing their family's experience with the condition
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TV doctor says simple diet change can help cut cancer and dementia risk
Leading health expert Dr Michael Mosley has said that by making a small change to our diets, we can greatly improve our health and cut the risk of cancer and dementia
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Five common behaviour changes to look out for that could be signs of dementia
Dementia is a debilitating disease that can rob a person of their personality and quality of life. There are a number of signs of the disease people can look out for
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'Brain boosting' diet that wards off dementia - neurologist shares key benefits
Researchers at Rush University in Chicago first identified the MIND diet as a way of helping limit dementia through a combination of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet
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Dementia risk in women may be lowered by having multiple children
Researchers found that women who had a longer 'reproductive lifespan', AKA had more babies, were exposed to higher levels of oestrogen throughout their lives and therefore had a lower risk of dementia