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Most of us know that drinking too much alcohol can harm our health — but did you know it could also increase your risk of ...
Alzheimer’s Research UK is supporting the UK launch of the Taking Care film. The documentary captures Hollywood stars Seth ...
New research suggests head injuries could be linked with an increased risk of developing dementia later in life ...
This summer, we have launched Dementia Unseen a bold new campaign demanding that the UK Government guarantees the right to an ...
Get direct exposure to over 500 of the UK’s leading dementia research professionals. Our conference serves as a forum for clinicians, scientists, and researchers to network, explore the latest cutting ...
Unless you are on a travel or pump priming grant, your progress report will have to be submitted yearly—typically on your grant anniversary. You will receive reminder emails and instructions to do ...
There are similarities between the diseases that cause young onset dementia and dementia in later life (late onset dementia). However, some diseases such as frontotemporal dementia (FTD) are more ...
Too many people think dementia is just a part of ageing, but the truth is it’s caused by physical diseases. The damage caused by Alzheimer’s can lead to a brain weighing around 140g less than a ...
These diseases happen to specific areas of the brain, which can affect how you think, remember and communicate. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but there are other types of ...
In most cases we don’t know why a person may get dementia while someone else may not. But some people may be more likely to develop it than others, like those who have had a stroke, or who have: Type ...