This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-43711627 By Alex Therrien People who suffer brain injuries are at increased risk of dementia later in life, a large study suggests. An analysis of 2.8 million people found those who had one or more traumatic brain injuries were 24% more likely to get dementia than those who had not. The risk…
This article was taken from: http://theconversation.com/can-having-high-cholesterol-reduce-your-chances-of-dementia-92367 By James Brown Senior Lecturer in Biology and Biomedical Science, Aston University, Eric J Hill Programme Director MSc taught programmes, Aston University People over the age of 85 with high levels of cholesterol have a reduced risk of marked cognitive decline, according to a new study. Does this mean that having high cholesterol…
This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-43084710 By By Natalie Crockett BBC News Older people in Wales are being urged to think about donating their brains after they die to help scientists researching dementia. Researchers at Cardiff University are not actively recruiting at the moment but are still keen to hear from people aged over 85 without a diagnosis….
This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2018/feb/19/dementia-research-cure-care By Doug Brown The need for a cure for dementia is pressing, but practical solutions to benefit those with the condition are also vital Social care faces an annual funding gap of £2.3bn by 2021 – by which time nearly a million people in the UK will be living with dementia. With no way…
This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/alzheimers-drug-reduces-psychosis-symptoms-without-side-effects-11249735 By: Sky news Researchers say the antipsychotic alleviates some of the most “terrifying” symptoms of the condition. A new drug has been found to relieve some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Pimavanserin is an antipsychotic which alleviates symptoms such as paranoia or delusions and works by blocking a…