Alzheimers

  • CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UK

    Anneka Rice almost killed her dad 'through deep love' during his Alzheimer's battle

    The TV presenter said she thought about ending her father's suffering when he was admitted to hospital.

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  • HealthYahoo News UK

    Herpes is linked to half of Alzheimer's cases, scientist claims

    The herpes virus could be linked to at least half of all Alzheimer’s disease cases, a scientist has claimed. Professor Ruth Itzhaki, who has spent more than 25 years at the University of Manchester investigating a potential link between the two, said studies carried out in Taiwan suggested that the risk of dementia was much greater in those infected with herpes simplex virus (HSV).

  • HealthEvening Standard

    Drinking wine every day could help prevent Alzheimer's, experts say

    Drinking a small glass of wine every day could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, experts say. Scientists have discovered that 25ml of wine per day, getting a good night's sleep and increasing heart rate through exercise can help stimulate the brain's own cleaning system. Previous studies have shown that Alzheimer's disease is associated with the toxic build-up of proteins in the brain, which causes neuron cells to die.

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    Family share shocking photos of pensioner, 98, after she was attacked in bed at care home

    Monica Holt's family shared the pictures after she was assaulted while asleep at Heathercroft Care Home in Warrington, Cheshire.

  • NewsAndy Wells

    Most Dementia Sufferers Put Off GP Visit Fearing ‘Their Life Will Be Over’

    More than half of people visiting their GP suffering from symptoms of dementia have put off their visit for at least a year, according to new research. A poll carried for the Alzheimer’s Society found that 56% of 1,000 GPs had diagnosed people who had suffered with symptoms for many months, and sometimes more than a year. The charity said that nearly two-thirds of people believe their life would be over if they were diagnosed with dementia, while nearly half (45%) believed they would immediate

  • NewsJane Howdle

    Why Marrying An Intelligent Woman ‘Helps Protect Against Dementia’

    Men can help protect themselves from the misery of dementia by marrying an intelligent woman, scientists have revealed. After studying the health of identical twins, dementia experts found that a person’s environment can have a major impact on their chances of developing the disease. More than 800,000 people in the UK are currently suffering with dementia, and it’s expected that this figure will have reached around a million by 2021.