Millions of Britons living in freshwater areas could face a much higher risk of developing dementia from tap water, a new study suggests. A groundbreaking study suggests that 27 million people – representing 40 per cent of the UK population – could be at increased risk of degenerative brain disease because their drinking water contains … Read more
In a poignant turn of events, beloved actor Bruce Willis navigated the complexities of life following his public diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). News of his condition became widely known in early 2023, and since then, updates on his health and family life have captured the hearts of fans and followers. In March 2023, just … Read more
Effective treatments for dementia remain rare, and scientists attribute this in part to the fact that the disease is frequently diagnosed after symptoms appear. In fact, the first warning signs can appear up to two decades after the disease has damaged parts of the brain. A TikToker named Jana (Jana-welcome2dementia) has documented her journey with … Read more
Getty Images/Unsplash+ High levels of fitness are linked to a lower risk of dementia in people with a genetic predisposition to the disease, according to a new study. Improving cardiorespiratory fitness could therefore be a strategy when a patient has a strong genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say this could reduce the danger by … Read more
The Homestart Quiz Night I mentioned last week was a triumph in every way. We have raised hundreds of pounds for such a good cause, helping families with very young children. Our volunteers are a truly wonderful gift with their love, training, experience and patience. Our table didn’t win but we did well and were … Read more