London Scientists Block Action Of Hallmark Dementia Protein In Mice
A research team at King’s College London has used a new approach to study a hallmark dementia protein called tau in mice, revealing that a…
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Alzheimer’s
Fundraising Southampton Student Takes On 2,000 Km French Stadium Cycle In 17 Days For Alzheimer’s Society
A Southampton student will be using pedal power to take on a 2,000 km cycling endurance challenge around France. Tom Sweeney, who is studying International…
Read more...Dementia Researchers To Share Findings With Public In Norwich
Dementia experts in Norwich are holding a free public meeting on Thursday 16 June to discuss the latest dementia research findings and boost public understanding…
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Dr Foster Actor Suranne Jones Takes A Bite For Alzheimer’s Society
BAFTA award-winning actor, Suranne Jones, is urging everyone to don their aprons and get baking for Alzheimer’s Society’s first ever Cupcake Day on Thursday 16…
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Alzheimer’s Society Launches The UK’s First Ever Cupcake Day
Paul Hollywood is calling on everyone to join in celebrating Alzheimer’s Society’s first ever Cupcake Day on Thursday 16 June, in association with woman&home, a…
Read more...St Andrews Scientists To Share Latest Dementia Research With The Public
Scientists in St Andrews have come together today, (Tuesday 31 May) to hold a free public meeting to discuss current dementia research. The event, which…
Read more...Dementia Research And Myth Busting At This Year’s Alzheimer’s Show
Following months of exciting announcements and developments in dementia research and major projects, Alzheimer’s Research UK is delighted to announce its return to the Show…
Read more...Loss Of Y Chromosome In Blood Cells Linked To Higher Alzheimer’s Risk In Men
A new study involving over 3,200 people has found that older men with a loss of the Y chromosome in some blood cells may be…
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Resident’s Daughter To Climb Britain’s Highest Mountain In The Dark For Alzheimer’s
Debbie Bivens, daughter of Margo Sneddon a resident of Reuben Manor care home, is taking on the Ben Nevis Midnight Challenge to raise funds for…
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Dorset Police And Alzheimer’s Society Making Dorset Dementia-Friendly
Dorset Police is working in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society, to establish ‘Safe Havens’, a local initiative which aims to make people with dementia and related…
Read more...Study links high blood pressure and risk of dementia
Researchers analysing the health records of over 4 million people in the UK have confirmed a previously-reported link between high blood pressure and the risk…
Read more...Researchers Investigate Benefits Of Yoga For Early Memory Problems
A research team in California has studied the impact of yoga on memory, mood and brain function in a small group of people with early…
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Immune Protein Could Offer Potential New Target For Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments
Research published last month suggests that an immune system protein could help to reverse some of the physical and cognitive changes seen in Alzheimer’s disease….
Read more...Alzheimer’s Research UK To Invest £50m In UK Dementia Research Institute
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, has committed £50m of new partnership funding for the UK Dementia Research Institute – the biggest…
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Small Study Shows That Diabetes Drug May Affect A Common Sign Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Reports today claim that a diabetes drug could ‘stop Alzheimer’s in its tracks’. This is from a small study that showed some improvements in how…
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