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New Study Finds Married People Are Up To 74% More Likely To Develop Dementia Under One Specific Condition

30-40% of Dementia caregivers face depression, and 1 in 3 have declining health as well.

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Eating Within a Nine-Hour Window May Help Protect Brain Health and Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults, Study Finds

A small study found that older women who limited eating to nine hours showed modest gains in problem-solving and spatial planning, but researchers caution that larger trials are needed.

Medical Daily

Care worker posted Snapchat photos and videos ‘mocking dementia patients’

Ciara Corvan pleaded guilty to a total of seven counts of ill treatment of patients

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Care worker sentenced for sending degrading Snapchat images of dementia patients

The judge told Ciara Corvan, 28, that she had failed in her duty to treat patients with dignity and respect.

The Independent UK

Reducing eating hours may cut risk of dementia, research suggests

The findings suggest that weight loss and restricted eating times can ward off age-related cognitive decline, the study’s principle investigator says

The Independent UK

Six simple summer habits to protect your brain health, according to experts

Looking after your brain and strengthening your cognitive muscle can have a lasting impact on your overall wellbeing, both now and in the future

The Independent UK

Archie winner's dementia 'love story' tours nationally

Archibald prize winner Richard Lewer's landmark project Steve tells the story of a family's struggle to come to terms with a dementia diagnosis.

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What repeated blows to the head in sport may mean for dementia risk

There is now widespread evidence that years of heading, tackling and collisions in football and rugby could increase the risk of dementia and other neurological diseases.

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Alzheimer's Blood Test Now Works Almost as Well at Your Doctor's Office as at a Specialist Clinic

AAIC 2026 research shows a blood test allows family doctors to diagnose Alzheimer's with nearly the same accuracy as specialists. Here is what the findings mean for patients.

Medical Daily

Donald Trump Showing Same Dementia Symptoms as Father Fred Trump at Age 80, Joanna Coles Claims

A podcast episode featuring Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff discusses Donald Trump's ageing signs, comparing them to his father's dementia, while examining his rhetoric and political influences.

International Business Times UK

The common worry that can age your brain faster and increase Alzheimer’s risk

Supporting those facing this hardship could help prevent dementia cases in the future, researchers suggest

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis' Rare Public Appearance Spotlights the Hidden Toll of Frontotemporal Dementia on Patients and Families

Bruce Willis was recently seen at a rare public outing amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia. Here's what FTD can do to communication, behavior, and families.

Medical Daily

Sleeping More Than 8.5 Hours Every Night Is Tied to an Alzheimer's Blood Marker: What That Actually Means

A UT Health San Antonio study of 2,410 older adults found that regularly sleeping 8.5+ hours was linked to higher Alzheimer's blood marker p-tau181 — not as a cause, but as an early signal.

Medical Daily

How Did Vernon Taylor Die? Sun Records Icon Passes Away Just One Day After His Brother

Vernon Taylor, a rockabilly pioneer and Sun Records artist, has died at 88 after a battle with dementia. His contributions to early rock and roll remain influential and celebrated.

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Helping an Aging Parent? Start With This Free Government Resource

It often starts with a single event: a fall, a hospital stay, a dementia diagnosis, or a realization that Mom or Dad shouldn’t be driving...

International Business Times UK

Bruce Willis Makes Rare Public Appearance Surrounded by Family Support Amid Dementia Battle

Bruce Willis was recently seen in Los Angeles, offering a rare glimpse of the actor as he battles frontotemporal dementia. His family remains a strong support system, advocating for dementia awareness

The Times of India

A 14-year-old Arizona boy helped save an elderly woman with dementia who was wandering in 103F heat, as officials warn sudden confusion can be a sign of heatstroke

Royal Cothrun, a fourteen-year-old boy, demonstrated extraordinary courage during a perilous heatwave by rescuing an elderly woman wandering aimlessly. With a swift instinct, he provided shade and facilitated her communication with her son, actions that were potentially lifesaving. The Arizona fire department is set to commend him for his heroic…

Medical Daily

Watching TV Very Often in Midlife Linked to Smaller Brain Regions for Memory and More White Matter Damage, Study Finds

A study of 1,712 adults in Alzheimer's & Dementia found heavy midlife TV watching linked to smaller brain memory regions and more white matter damage. Work sitting showed no such effect.

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Brain Immune Cells, Not Amyloid Plaques, Are the True Cause of Sleep Loss in Alzheimer's Disease, New Study Finds

A University of Kentucky study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia found that overactive microglia, not amyloid plaques, drive sleep loss in Alzheimer's. Depleting them restored 2+ hours of sleep.

The Conversation

Your dementia risk is higher if your spouse has it – but it’s more than shared lifestyle

Partners do not simply grow old together, they often grow more alike.

Times Life

Loneliness Is a Bigger Health Risk Than Obesity, Here Is What the Research Shows on Social Isolation

The study that changed how doctors think about lonelinessIn 2015, psychologist Julianne Holt-Lunstad at Brigham Young University published a meta-analysis in Perspectives on Psychological Science covering 148 studies and roughly 308,000 participants. The finding: people with strong social connections had a 50% greater likelihood of survival over a given period…

The Economic Times

Harvard study finds spending just two hours a week on this habit could help you live longer, cut heart disease and dementia death risk; combining it with aerobic exercise may lower early death risk by up to 45%

New research suggests strength training offers significant health benefits. Just 90 to 120 minutes weekly lowers death risk from all causes. This exercise also reduces the likelihood of dying from heart disease. Neurological conditions like dementia also show a decreased risk. Combining strength and aerobic workouts provides the greatest health…

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Arizona teen hailed for helping save woman with dementia wandering in 103F heat

Fire crew in Gilbert to honor Royal Cothrun, 14, for helping elderly woman who became disoriented amid heatwave

Medical Daily

What a 214,000-Person Study Reveals About Dementia Risk: Where You Live Changes What You Should Prevent First

A 214,000-person study in 14 countries finds dementia risk factors differ sharply by region. USC-led research challenges one-size-fits-all prevention approaches.

The Economic Times

WHO adds air pollution to dementia risk factors, says up to 45% of cases may be prevented

New World Health Organization guidelines highlight preventing dementia through lifestyle changes. Addressing factors like air pollution and chronic diseases can delay dementia cases. The agency now advises against routine vitamin and omega-3 supplements for prevention. These updated recommendations are crucial as dementia cases are expected to rise. India faces a…

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