From difficulties with intimacy, memory and communication to changing sexual behaviours, dementia will put a strain on even the strongest couples. A diagnosis can bring up issues you might never have anticipated. So can you care for your relationship while caring for your partner? Understanding intimacy: “People may find that they have lost interest in … Read more
Most people know which foods to avoid for a healthy heart. Yet, do you often think about the foods you eat and how they affect the brain? It’s been scientifically proven that diet can influence brain health. “The brain represents about 2% of our body weight, but it consumes about 20% of all of our … Read more
Obesity is widely recognised as a global crisis, but one health expert has warned of a more insidious trend that’s wreaking havoc on our health and shortening lifespans. Speaking to Steven Bartlett, host of the Diary of CEO podcast, Dr Gabrielle Lyon emphasised the importance of exercise and strength training alongside diet. During their discussion, … Read more
Dementia is commonly associated with memory loss, but there are other, often overlooked signs that could signal the onset of the condition. One key indicator can be observed in how you feel when you wake up in the morning. Understanding these subtle symptoms is crucial, especially as dementia cases are on the rise. In the … Read more
Dementia is the condition Brits are most worried about developing – but three in four have no idea the onset can be caused by hearing loss. A recent study claimed that tackling hearing loss can reduce the risk of dementia. But research of 3,000 adults found 55% have shown at least one sign their hearing … Read more
The latest research suggests three eye health issues loom large as early red alerts for dementia, with scientists pinning down an eye-watering 19% of dementia occurrences to vision impairments. This staggering statistic suggests these cases may be sidestepped if tackled timely and could change preventative measures for dementia. Nabbing the top spot as the chief … Read more
Shocking new evidence suggests that continual exposure to light pollution could have unexpected consequences for our health. Researchers at Frontiers mapped out nocturnal light exposure across the lower 48 US states to delve into its possible connection with Alzheimer’s disease. Disturbingly, their study uncovered a ‘positive association’ between the frequency of Alzheimer’s and exposure to … Read more
LONDON — Britain’s drug regulator authorized the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi on Thursday, saying it’s the first medicine to show some impact in slowing the progression of the neurodegenerative disease. But the U.K. government likely won’t be paying for it after an independent agency separately issued draft guidance concluding that the benefits of Leqembi “cannot be … Read more
If you love meat, you may want to look away now. Scientists at Harvard University have issued a stark warning about red meat, urging the public to slash their intake following the release of a new study. The team of US experts analysed data from more than 200,000 participants across 36 years to uncover what … Read more
Strides have been made in the world of dementia research compared with even just a few years ago. There’s now a blood test that can diagnose Alzheimer’s accurately 90% of the time, and more is understood about the factors (many of which are lifestyle habits) that can put you at higher risk for the condition. … Read more
