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Omega-3s ‘could be vital in motor neurone disease and dementia protection’

Experts specifically looked at alpha linoleic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed, walnuts and soybean and vegetable oils.

Evening Standard

One thing that could help prevent motor neurone disease and dementia

New research suggests fats – found in oily fish, nuts and seeds – affect the conditions and may boost survival

The Independent UK

Succession star Brian Cox launches charity auction for £4m Scottish property

BRIAN COX to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK in partnership with Omaze.

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Exercise could lead to brain changes that help stave off dementia, study finds

The study found exercising throughout life was ‘associated with better cognitive functioning’ at the age of 70.

The Independent UK

Pauline Quirke awarded MBE by Prince William in final public appearance before revealing dementia diagnosis

The actress was diagnosed in 2021, her husband Steve Sheen has said

Evening Standard

Pauline Quirke steps away from acting following dementia diagnosis

The actress was diagnosed in 2021, her husband Steve Sheen has said.

The Independent UK

The condition that remains the UK’s leading cause of death

Northern Ireland had the highest death rate at 11.7%

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Dementia remains UK’s leading cause of death, analysis finds

Alzheimer’s Research UK has warned the ‘crisis will only worsen’ unless the Government takes action.

Evening Standard

‘I can’t tie my own shoelaces’: Alastair Stewart describes reality of living with dementia

The veteran ITN broadcaster has described how he struggles with daily tasks as he lives with dementia

The Independent UK

High fitness levels linked to reduced dementia chance among those at risk

Experts said that ‘cardiorespiratory fitness’ could be used as a predictor for thinking and memory problems in older age.

Evening Standard

Donanemab patient: ‘The drug kept me feeling normal, but i’m scared about what happens next’

Peter Almond finished a trial for Donanemab in September having been on the drug for three years

The Independent UK

Donanemab trial patient: ‘I feel as normal as a 78-year-old can be’

Retired journalist Peter Almond took part in the clinical trial for the new Alzheimer’s drug.

Evening Standard

Alzheimer’s drug rejected for widespread use by NHS spending watchdog

Donanemab is a so-called disease-modifying treatment.

Evening Standard

Donanemab: What is the new Alzheimer’s drug rejected for use on the NHS

Donanemab and another new drug for Alzheimer’s called Lecanemab have been billed as a huge step forward in research

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Researchers investigating if drugs can be repurposed to combat dementia

Developing new medications for diseases like Alzheimer’s can be very expensive, and take a long time.

The Independent UK

Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes linked to lower dementia risk – study

Researchers said trials are needed to confirm their findings.

Evening Standard

‘Breakthrough’ Alzheimer's drug approved for UK use - Tech & Science Daily podcast

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The Independent UK

What are the symptoms and treatments for Alzheimer’s – as new drug is rejected

Lecanemab has been deamed too expensive for use on the NHS.

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The Independent UK

Heart health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates – study

An estimated 944,000 people in the UK live with dementia.

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of thousands face being denied revolutionary new dementia drugs in England

Exclusive: Treatments near approval but lack of diagnostic capacity means NHS is unprepared for rollout, says report

The Guardian - UK

Thousands to be offered blood tests for dementia in UK trial

More than 50 clinics will offer tests to about 5,000 people who are worried about their memory in five-year trial

The Guardian - UK

Early blood test to predict dementia is step closer as biological markers identified

Scientists have found patterns of four proteins that predict onset of dementia more than a decade before formal diagnosis

The Independent UK

Hearing aid use linked to lower dementia risk, study suggests

Research was carried out in Denmark from 2003 to 2017 and included more than 500,000 people.

Dynamite News

Addressing health, lifestyle variables might minimise the risk of young-onset dementia: Study

The findings call into question the concept that genetics is the only cause of the disease, paving the way for novel preventative techniques. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Addressing health, lifestyle variables might minimise the risk of young-onset dementia

A wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia have been found by researchers. The findings call into question the concept that genetics is the only cause of the disease, paving the way for novel preventative techniques. Read Further on Dynamite News

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