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‘Revolutionary’ blood test that can spot Alzheimer’s 15 YEARS before symptoms…
A new blood test that can diagnose Alzheimer's 15 years before the disease appears will be available in the US within days.Patients will be able to order the $500 ALZpath Dx test — which works by looking for a danger protein in the blood…
Bizarre warning signs of dementia revealed as Bruce Willis’ wife shares tragic update on
It is a cruel disease that blights the lives of millions of people across the world.Yet charities claim not enough is being done to teach the public about the early warning signs of dementia.After Hollywood actor Bruce Willis was…
The 16 habits that could leave YOU at risk of dementia: Experts create definitive list of
Ageing and genetics are among the best-known unavoidable factors that can increase the risk of developing dementia.But experts have now published a definitive list of 16 other ways that increases a person's likelihood of developing the…
Health heat warning: NHS braced for influx of patients during heatwave as officials urge
Soaring temperatures in the UK pose a 'serious health risk', experts have warned amid fears heatwave-related injuries and illnesses will pile pressure on the already overstretched NHS.Britain could enjoy the hottest day of the year so…
Is this the beginning of the end for Alzheimer’s? Experimental vaccine prevents disease
A new vaccine that appears to stop Alzheimer's in its tracks is adding to optimism that this could be the beginning of the end for the disease. A study of the jab in mice found that not only did the shot clear harmful amyloid plaque…
British woman, 74, missing for two days is found dead in forest in popular Turkish
British woman, 74, missing for two days is found dead in forest in popular Turkish holiday regionThe unidentified British woman is reported to have suffered from Alzheimer'sShe was reported missing two days ago and was found…
Stave off Alzheimer’s by getting leaner muscles from regular gym work-outs, study says
Stave off Alzheimer's by getting leaner muscles from regular gym work-outs, study saysUS researchers used information from 450,243 people in the UK Biobank studyPeople with lifelong, higher, lean muscle mass had a 12 per…
Neurologist paid up to $20,000 a year by biotech companies removed from FDA dementia
A neurologist paid up to $20,000 a year by biotech companies has been removed from a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee.Dr David Weisman was removed as a temporary voting member by the agency after he was found to have…
Sing in the bath and always floss your teeth: 50 simple lifestyle tweaks to help prevent
You might not think that flossing your teeth or singing in the shower could have a lasting impact on your brain. But according to experts, these are just two of the simple lifestyle tweaks proven to help prevent dementia and age-related…