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Health and lifestyle factors could increase risk of young-onset dementia – study

The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the sole cause of the condition, researchers say.

The Independent UK

The early Alzheimer’s warning signs you need to know

Experts talk through the lesser-known symptoms of the condition

The Independent UK

Simple blood tests for dementia to be trialled in NHS

£5m project launched with aim of having reliable tests within five years to provide quick diagnosis

The Guardian - UK

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Blood tests for Alzheimer’s could be offered on NHS within five years – experts

Less than two-thirds of people in England with dementia have a formal diagnosis.

The Independent UK

Dementia could affect 1.7m people in England and Wales by 2040, data finds

Figure is 42% higher than previous estimates and would pose ‘enormous threat’ to healthcare systems

The Guardian - UK

1.7 million people ‘could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040’

The UCL-led study updates previous work suggesting dementia incidence has been in decline in high-income countries such as the UK.

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to ‘giant of the game’ Sir Bobby Charlton after his death at 86

Manchester United said the World and European Cup winner would always be remembered.

The Independent UK

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Bobby Charlton death: Alzheimer’s Research UK determined to find dementia cure

The World Cup winner died with dementia.

The Independent UK

Dementia risk factors pose more danger for ethnic minorities, finds study

Conditions such as diabetes and obesity are said to magnify risk of south Asian and black people developing the disease

The Guardian - UK

Olivia Colman was ‘holding back tears’ working on new dementia campaign

The Oscar-winning actor has lent her voice to Change The Ending, an animated short film from Alzheimer’s Research UK

Evening Standard

Olivia Colman ‘held back tears’ in new dementia campaign

Almost one million people in the UK are living with dementia.

The Independent UK

Alastair Stewart praised for ‘eloquence’ as charity talks vascular dementia risk

A scan revealed the former ITV News presenter had had a serious of minor strokes.

The Independent UK

Stop dementia death sentence by investing in diagnostics, charity says

It comes after promising trials of two new drugs.

The Independent UK

New drug found to slow Alzheimer’s hailed as turning point

Donanemab has been found to slow down the disease in a clinical trial.

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Everything we know about breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug Donanemab

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in the UK

Evening Standard

Alzheimer’s: ‘Turning point’ in fight against disease as drug found to slow decline by up to 35%

Experts say ‘we’re entering a new era where Alzheimer’s disease could become treatable’

The Guardian - UK

New dementia drugs: patients to pay privately or face NHS postcode lottery

As advanced remedies emerge, the chief executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK warns sufferers could miss out as the health service struggles to cope

Daily Mirror

Fiona Phillips 'hugely touched' by outpouring of support over Alzheimer's diagnosis

Fiona Phillips is thankful for the 'outpouring of support that she’s received at this extremely difficult time', after publicly sharing her Alzheimer's disease diagnosis at the age of 62

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Evening Standard

Fiona Phillips ‘hugely touched’ by support after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The former GMTV anchor announced she was diagnosed more than a year ago with the condition

The Independent UK

Fiona Phillips Alzheimer’s diagnosis at 62: 7 ways to reduce your risk

It’s a fear that lives inside many of us.

Glasgow Live

TV presenter Fiona Phillips diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at 62

The former GMTV star and Strictly Come Dancing contestant has spoken of her diagnosis in a bid to raise awareness of the condition that has "ravaged" her family.

Evening Standard

TV presenter Fiona Phillips reveals ‘heartbreaking’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis at 62

The presenter and Daily Mirror columnist said the disease had ‘ravaged’ her family and she had long feared the diagnosis

Daily Record

London Marathon success for Perthshire father and son

Jamie Landale and his son Hamish (18) are back in Perthshire after completing the challenge of the 2023 London Marathon

The Guardian - UK

UK on verge of new dawn for dementia treatments, says taskforce chair

Today’s generation of older people could be last to face untreatable Alzheimer’s – but only if NHS overhauls care

Manchester Evening News

'Takeaway bingeing led to swelling on my brain - look at me now'

Francesca Bird was diagnosed with swelling on her brain - thought to be linked to her weight

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