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Launch of once a day drink for people with early Alzheimer's disease
Published: 14 January 2013
Today (Monday 14 January) an over the counter 125ml once a day drink has become available for people living with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Dementia research underfunded, former Health Minister claims
Published: 10 January 2013
Former Care Minister Paul Burstow has today called for more investment in dementia research to enable scientists to find a cure and better treatments.
Study suggests Beta Blockers might reduce the risk of dementia
Published: 7 January 2013
A study released in San Diego toady has found that Beta Blockers might reduce the risk of dementia.
Government announces £22 million to boost dementia research
Published: 20 December 2012
Government spending on dementia research will be boosted by two thirds thanks to a £22 million cash injection announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
Study suggests smoking and high blood pressure linked to cognitive decline
Published: 26 November 2012
Researchers at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust & King’s College London have identified several cardiovascular risk factors
Study identifies gene which influences development of Alzheimer's
Published: 20 November 2012
Scientists have identified a gene which could influence the development of Alzheimer’s disease according to research published in Molecular Psychiatry today (20 November 2012).
Regular physical activity reduces risk of dementia in older people
Published: 1 November 2012
Older people who engage in regular physical activity reduce their risk of vascular-related dementia by 40 percent and cognitive impairment by 60 percent according to a new study in the journal Stroke.
Everyday drugs could combat dementia, according to major study
Published: 31 October 2012
Medications used to treat hypertension, diabetes and skin conditions could be doubling as treatments for Alzheimer’s within 10 years according to researchers.
New clinical trial aims to halt the progression of Alzheimer’s, says study
Published: 30 October 2012
TauRX Therapies have today (Tuesday 30 October) announced the launch of two phase 3 clinical trials testing drug treatments to halt the progression of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
Exercise in old age is better prevention for dementia than mental stimulation
Published: 23 October 2012
Exercising regularly in old age may better protect against brain shrinkage than engaging in mental or social activities, according to a new study published in the journal, Neurology®.
Passion and a pledge in new Director's fight against dementia
Published: 17 October 2012
Inspired by a passion for research, Dr Doug Brown is Alzheimer’s Society’s latest weapon in the fight against dementia.
Nasal spray could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease
Published: 16 October 2012
A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) probe could lead to a test for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease according to findings presented at Neuroscience 2012 conference in New Orleans.
Silicon-rich water reduces aluminium levels and could help us to measure the metal’s relationship with Alzheimer’s, says study
Published: 12 October 2012
Drinking silicon-rich mineral water may reduce aluminium levels in people with Alzheimer’s, which could allow us to measure the effects of aluminium on the disease.
Anxiety and sleep drug could increase risk of dementia in over 65s
Published: 28 September 2012
People over 65 who take a drug used to treat anxiety and sleep problems could increase their risk of developing dementia by 50 per cent according to new research.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on development of drugs for dementia
Published: 19 September 2012
Reports in today’s press (19 September 2012) speculate that major pharmaceutical companies are scaling down research and development of new drugs to treat dementia.
Genes link dementia and cataracts, study suggests
Published: 11 September 2012
A possible DNA link between age related cataracts and Alzheimer’s disease has been identified by research published in the journal PLoS One.
Herbal remedy does not prevent people developing Alzheimer's, large study shows
Published: 6 September 2012
Ginkgo biloba does not significantly reduce older people’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to research published in Lancet Neurology.
Results of Solanezumab clinical trials in people with Alzheimer's disease announced
Published: 24 August 2012
Eli Lilly and Company has announced that Solanezumab has not met key trial goals when tested as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Obesity and diabetes increase risk of dementia, study suggests
Published: 20 August 2012
Obesity in middle age could be a major risk factor for dementia, according to new research published in Neurology.
Families of people with protein linked to inflammation at reduced risk of dementia, study claims
Published: 15 August 2012
Older people who have a high level of a protein linked to inflammation and do not have dementia are less likely to have relatives with dementia, according to a study published on Neurology online.
Study suggests flavanols in cocoa drink could improve cognitive function
Published: 14 August 2012
A cocoa-based milk drink could improve cognitive function in older people, according to a study published in the journal Hypertension today (Tuesday 14 August 2012).
Nutritional drink could have memory benefits for people with Alzheimer's, study claims
Published: 18 July 2012
A nutritional drink could have a beneficial effect on the memory of people with mild Alzheimer’s according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
Potential drug could benefit cognition in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's
Published: 18 July 2012
A potential new drug could bring benefits for cognition in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggests.
Coordinated community intervention reduces care home need
Published: 18 July 2012
Research shows that a co-ordinated, multidisciplinary approach to care in the home can improve quality of life and greatly reduce the need for people with dementia to leave their homes.
Dietary supplement shows memory benefits in people with vascular cognitive impairment, study claims
Published: 18 July 2012
An off-the-shelf dietary supplement could have memory benefits for people with mild vascular cognitive impairment according to new research.
Potential new Alzheimer's treatment could prevent symptom decline for three years
Published: 17 July 2012
A drug taken by people with immune deficiency could help stabilise symptoms in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s for three years according to research.
Binge drinking could increase risk of cognitive decline in older adults
Published: 17 July 2012
Older adults who binge drink are increasing their risk of cognitive decline, according to University of Exeter research being presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
People with MCI at greater risk of social isolation, says study
Published: 16 July 2012
People with Mild Cognitive Impairment are at greater risk of social isolation according to a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2012 (AAIC 2012) in Vancouver.
Scientists create new model of Alzheimer's using skin cells from people with the condition
Published: 16 July 2012
Scientists at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2012 told how they turned skin cells from 12 people with Alzheimer’s and their unaffected family members into brain cells.
Too much or too little sleep linked to cognitive decline
Published: 16 July 2012
A group of research studies presented at Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference 2012 point to a link between quantity and quality of sleep and risk of cognitive decline.
Change in walking speed could signal risk of cognitive impairment
Published: 13 July 2012
Slow walking pace or a change in stride could indicate a decline in cognitive function, according to a group of new research studies
Regular exercise could reduce decline in people with mild cognitive impairment
Published: 13 July 2012
Exercise can help reduce cognitive decline in older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
US study establishes first detailed timeline for brain's descent into Alzheimer's
Published: 12 July 2012
Scientists have evaluated a variety of pre-symptomatic markers of Alzheimer's disease in 128 subjects from families genetically predisposed to develop the disorder.
Research shows gene mutation could reduce chance of Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 11 July 2012
Researchers in Iceland have identified a mutation in the APP gene – a gene usually associated with the development of Alzheimer’s – that actually protects against the disease.
Stress link to Alzheimer's goes under the spotlight
Published: 25 June 2012
Chronic stress is being investigated in a new Alzheimer’s Society funded research project as a risk factor for developing dementia.
Care home training programme aims to reduce antipsychotic prescriptions
Published: 16 June 2012
Thousands of people with dementia could be protected from being inappropriately prescribed dangerous antipsychotic drugs thanks to a new Alzheimer’s Society care home training programme.
Active vaccination of ankyrin protein to reduce beta amyloid
Published: 13 June 2012
Results of a study exploring the active vaccination of ankyrin G (AnkG) in mice to reduce levels of beta-amyloid which is thought to cause Alzheimer’s disease, has today been published.
Walking speed could be early indicator of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Published: 12 June 2012
Slow walking speed or a decrease in walking speed in later life could be an indication of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) according to research published in Neurology.
Drinking coffee reduces your risk of dementia, says study
Published: 6 June 2012
Research has suggested drinking coffee could protect people over 65 against the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Cholesterol may bind with key Alzheimer's protein
Published: 1 June 2012
A section of protein which helps make up amyloid plaques – a hallmark of Alzheimer’s – could bind with cholesterol according to research published in the journal Science.
Study identifies potential way to stop brain cell death
Published: 4 May 2012
Researchers have identified a way to prevent brain cell death according to an article published in the journal Nature.
Eating fish, chicken and nuts could lower chances of Alzheimer's, says study
Published: 3 May 2012
Eating foods containing omega 3 fatty acids including fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts could lower levels of a protein linked with Alzheimer’s, a study published online in Neurology suggests.
Computer use combined with exercise could reduce risk of mild cognitive impairment
Published: 1 May 2012
Moderate exercise combined with mentally stimulating activities such as using a computer could decrease your risk of mild cognitive impairment according to recently published research.
Study suggests exercise may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease at any age
Published: 18 April 2012
A study to be published in the online issue of Neurology (18 April 2012) has found that daily exercise may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease at any age, including in people over the age of 80.
New drug could help improve dementia diagnosis rates
Published: 16 April 2012
A new drug to detect beta amyloid – one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s - could help doctors to diagnose the disease earlier according to research presented on Sunday 15 April 2012.
Alzheimer's Society comment on Thomson Reuters review of research into dementia
Published: 20 March 2012
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters have announced findings that the quality of dementia research in the United Kingdom is second in the world.
Evidence that activity-based therapies and care can reduce the use of antipsychotics
Published: 9 March 2012
Activity-based therapies and care have the potential to reduce the use of antipsychotic drugs for people with dementia.
Brain training improves cognitive function in older people, says study
Published: 9 March 2012
Brain training can help improve cognitive function in older people with dementia according to research by scientists in Japan.
Some antipsychotic drugs could increase death risk in elderly people with dementia
Published: 24 February 2012
New research suggests nursing home residents over the age of 65 who take certain antipsychotic medications for dementia are at an increased risk of death.
Walk and grip in middle age may predict dementia and stroke risk
Published: 15 February 2012
Research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's annual meeting on Wednesday 15 February found simple tests could indicate likelihood of developing dementia or stroke.
Disrupted sleep could increase chances of developing Alzheimer's, research says
Published: 14 February 2012
People who wake up regularly during the night are more likely to develop amyloid plaques, proteins associated with Alzheimer's, according to new research.
New findings on 'critical junction' in the brain could have implications for treating Alzheimer's
Published: 10 February 2012
Scientists testing on epilepsy patients have identified a 'critical junction' in the brain which is considered the doorway to the hippocampus.
Cancer drug improves symptoms of Alzheimer's in mice, study says
Published: 10 February 2012
An existing cancer drug seems to improve many of the effects of Alzheimer's disease in mice, a study published in the journal Science has found.
Alzheimer's hallmark could affect brain function of healthy adults, study claims
Published: 2 February 2012
High levels of the protein amyloid beta in the brain – a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease - could also be associated with the memory and mental function of healthy adults.
Men are more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment than women, study claims
Published: 26 January 2012
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may affect more men than women, research recently published in the journal Neurology claims.
Study suggests regular brain stimulating activity could reduce risk of dementia
Published: 24 January 2012
A report suggests people who keep their brains active throughout life with cognitively stimulating activities such as reading, writing and playing games appear to have reduced levels of beta-amyloid.
Nursing home residents with dementia could be at increased risk of falling due to antidepressants
Published: 19 January 2012
Results published by the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (Thursday 19 January) show that antidepressants are associated with increased risk of falling in nursing home residents with dementia.
Virtual reality exercise games could be better than regular exercise for the brain
Published: 17 January 2012
Computerised exercise games could have more cognitive benefits for older people than traditional exercise according to a new study.
Cell search for key to dementia
Published: 16 January 2012
A research project designed to help develop new treatments to replace brain cells lost during dementia is being launched at Nottingham University.
Nicotine improves cognitive ability, says study
Published: 9 January 2012
Nicotine has been shown to improve cognitive performance in non-smokers according to a study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Cognitive decline can begin from age 45, study reveals
Published: 5 January 2012
Cognitive function can start to decline from the age of 45, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal (Thursday 5 January).
Alzheimer's signs can be spotted ten years before symptoms appear, says study
Published: 3 January 2012
People with Mild Cognitive Impairment who are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s could be spotted ten years before the disease develops according to a study.
Study suggests behaviour and mental exercise regime postpones progression of dementia symptoms in people in care homes
Published: 1 December 2011
Researchers have found that people with dementia in care homes who were enrolled on a 12 month regime of behavioural and mental exercises showed a postponement of the progression of the symtoms
Eating fish reduces your risk of developing cognitive decline, says study
Published: 30 November 2011
Researchers in Chicago have found that people who eat baked or grilled fish on a weekly basis may be at a reduced risk of developing cognitive decline.
Alzheimer's Society comment on deep brain stimulation research
Published: 28 November 2011
An article in New Scientist magazine suggests brain shrinkage in people with Alzheimer’s disease can be reversed in some cases – by jolting the degenerative tissue with electrical impulses.
Study suggests link between early Alzheimer's disease and low body mass index (BMI)
Published: 22 November 2011
People in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease may be more likely to have a lower body mass index according to a study published in Neurology (Monday 21 November 2011).
High blood pressure increases risk of cognitive decline
Published: 7 November 2011
Vascular risk factors, including high blood pressure and signs of heart disease, increase your chance of developing cognitive problems according to a study published in Neurology on 7 November.
Self-assessed poor health could be an indicator of dementia risk
Published: 5 October 2011
People who rate their health as poor or fair are significantly more likely to develop dementia later in life according to a study published online in Neurology Wednesday 5 October.
Research advances understanding of nerve cell death in Alzheimer’s
Published: 28 September 2011
Scientists have moved forward in their understanding of how nerve cells are killed during Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published in the Journal of Neuroscience (Wednesday 28 September).
Vitamin B could help with memory problems, says research
Published: 13 September 2011
Taking vitamin B could delay the progression of cognitive decline, according to two studies presented at the British Science Festival in Bradford today (Tuesday 13 September).
Up to 27 million people living with undiagnosed dementia worldwide, says report
Published: 13 September 2011
Three-quarters of the estimated 36 million people with dementia worldwide do not have a formal diagnosis, according to a major new report published today (Tuesday, 13 September).
High cholesterol linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s
Published: 13 September 2011
People with high cholesterol may be at a higher risk of Alzheimer’s according to a study published in Neurology today (Tuesday 13 September 2011).
Touch-screen test could play role in diagnosis of dementia
Published: 7 September 2011
British company Cambridge Cognition has today announced that it is planning to trial a computerised memory test in GP surgeries.
Higher density of blood vessels could point to Alzheimer’s
Published: 1 September 2011
A higher density of blood vessels in the brain could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease according to research published in the Public Library of Science ONE online.
Brain scan may identify Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear, says study
Published: 24 August 2011
A brain scan may reveal those at risk of Alzheimer’s by highlighting changes in the brain before people experience symptoms, research published Wednesday, 24 August in Neurology suggests.
Vitamin C found to reduce amyloid plaques in mice with Alzheimer's disease
Published: 19 August 2011
New research has found vitamin C may help prevent the formation of amyloid-beta protein clumps that typically build up in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s disease.
£18 million for dementia research announced by the government
Published: 18 August 2011
The government has announced an £800 million investment in health research over the next five years today (Thursday, 18 August), including £18 million for dementia research.
Sleep disorders increase risk of dementia in older women, says study
Published: 10 August 2011
Older women who have difficulty breathing when asleep are more likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Tuesday 9 August.
New way to reverse the effects of memory decline discovered, research says
Published: 28 July 2011
A hypertension drug could reverse the effects of memory decline, research published in Nature Wednesday, 27 July 2011 suggests.
Potential Alzheimer’s treatment could be safe but only in low doses
Published: 20 July 2011
High doses of a potential Alzheimer's vaccine cause significant side effects including build up of fluid in the brain but these effects are considerably reduced in lower doses, says new research.
New tests could help in mission to improve Alzheimer's diagnosis rates
Published: 20 July 2011
Blood and spinal fluid tests could play a key role in new methods to detect Alzheimer's before symptoms of dementia appear, according to new research.
Memory problems with other cognition problems could increase risk of dementia
Published: 19 July 2011
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) including memory problems are significantly more likely to develop dementia than those with MCI without memory problems according to new research.
Reducing prevalence of common risk factors by 25 per cent could prevent 3 million cases of Alzheimer's disease worldwide, says study
Published: 19 July 2011
Decreasing the prevalence of risk factors including smoking and inactivity could prevent 3 million Alzheimer's cases, says research being presented at International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease.
Research leading the way in the fight to reduce antipsychotics for people with dementia
Published: 19 July 2011
Three groundbreaking, Alzheimer's Society-supported clinical trials are helping in the fight to reduce the unacceptable levels of inappropriate prescriptions of antipsychotics for people with dementia
Veterans and American footballers at increased risk of dementia or cognitive decline, studies claim
Published: 18 July 2011
Older veterans who experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI) are twice as likely to develop dementia.
Increase in falls could be an early sign of Alzheimer's
Published: 17 July 2011
An increase in the number of falls is an early indicator of Alzheimer's and is also linked to build up of amyloid in the brain – a hallmark of Alzheimer's.
Changes in the retina could hold Alzheimer's clue
Published: 17 July 2011
Blood vessels in the retina could hold clues to the development of Alzheimer's disease according to a study presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) in Paris today.
Canadian study finds link between dementia and wide range of health problems
Published: 14 July 2011
Improving and maintaining health factors not traditionally associated with dementia, such as denture fit, vision and hearing, may lower a person’s risk for developing dementia according to a new study
Cinnamon can delay development of Alzheimer’s, according to study
Published: 29 June 2011
An extract found in cinnamon bark, called CEppt, contains properties that can delay the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the journal PloS One.
Route Map gives new priority to dementia research
Published: 28 June 2011
Up to £20 million will be spent on four National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Units over the next five years, Paul Burstow, Care Services Minister announced today.
Implant could have benefits for long term memory problems
Published: 17 June 2011
Scientists have created an electrical device that can record and play back signals in the brain of rats associated with memory according to a study published in the Journal of Neural Engineering today
Blood test for Alzheimer's disease in early stages
Published: 4 May 2011
Scientists from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) have found a link between the chemical dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and a person’s cognitive and mental status.
New dementia treatments in ten years – Alzheimer's Society
Published: 3 May 2011
An Alzheimer's Society research programme could lead to new dementia treatments within ten years, leading scientists said.
Lithium can slow memory loss according to study
Published: 28 April 2011
Lithium treatment may slow the development of dementia, according to a study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Changes in the brain could be detected decade before Alzheimer's symptoms are seen
Published: 14 April 2011
Brain shrinkage could act as an indicator of Alzheimer’s disease around 10 years before symptoms begin to be seen according to a study published in Neurology.
DNA changes affect age of dementia onset
Published: 6 April 2011
Exciting research which sheds light on the processes that take place during early onset dementia was revealed at an event in London today (Wednesday 6 April).
New research identifies 5 genes associated with Alzheimer's
Published: 3 April 2011
Two research studies published in Nature Genetics have collectively identified 5 new gene loci associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease.
UK scientists move closer to discovering cause of Alzheimer’s
Published: 24 March 2011
UK scientists have taken another step forward in their search to identify the causes of Alzheimer’s.
New method developed for delivering drugs to the brain, says study
Published: 21 March 2011
Scientists have developed a new way of administering drugs to the brain to treat Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published on Sunday 20 March 2011 in ‘Nature Biotechnology’.
New brain scan helps detect early signs of Alzheimer’s
Published: 8 March 2011
A new brain scan which can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s is being trialled at memory services in Croydon, Lambeth and Southwark.
Scientists re-grow cells that die in Alzheimer's, according to study
Published: 4 March 2011
For the first time scientists have been able to re-grow the brain cells that die early in Alzheimer's disease according to a study published today (Friday 4 March) in the journal Stem Cells.
Drinking alcohol linked to decreased risk of dementia
Published: 2 March 2011
Light to moderate alcohol consumption could decrease the risk of cognitive decline or dementia according to a study published in Age and Ageing today (Thursday 2 March 2011).
Exciting research into second most common form of dementia
Published: 24 February 2011
A major study into why high blood pressure and strokes can cause brain damage that can lead to dementia was revealed at an event in Bristol today (Thursday, 24 February).
Protein linked to improved memory, study claims
Published: 27 January 2011
A protein which plays an important role in the development of the brain could help boost memory according to a study published in Nature (Wednesday 26 January 2011).
Dementia research funding to be prioritised
Published: 14 January 2011
Dementia research is being prioritised from March, Paul Burstow, the Care Services Minister, will announce.
New approach detects Alzheimer’s disease markers in the blood
Published: 7 January 2011
Scientists have used a new approach to detect Alzheimer’s disease in the blood according to research published in the journal Cell (06 January 2011).
Drinking green tea could help prevent dementia, says study
Published: 6 January 2011
Regularly drinking green tea could help protect brain cells, a new study published in Phytomedicine claims.
MRI and spinal fluid tests could help diagnose dementia
Published: 22 December 2010
Researchers at UCL have discovered that combining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing with MRI scans could provide an early indication of a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
High levels of ‘good’ cholesterol could lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study claims
Published: 14 December 2010
High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or ‘good’ cholesterol, could lessen the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, claims a study.
Poorly-bound iron could be linked to Alzheimer’s, says study
Published: 8 December 2010
Eating foods containing iron chelators, such as blueberries, might help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease according to an article published today in Archives of Toxicology.
Exposure to pesticides could increase risk of cognitive decline
Published: 2 December 2010
Direct exposure to pesticides could increase the risk of cognitive decline, according to a study published online in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Brain donors needed in struggle to defeat under-researched form of dementia
Published: 1 December 2010
Britain’s largest dementia brain bank network is appealing to people to become brain donors and help bring dementia with Lewy bodies research into the 21st century.
Diabetes drug could be a potential treatment for Alzheimer's, study claims
Published: 23 November 2010
New research claims that a drug commonly used in the treatment of type II diabetes can help treat Alzheimer’s disease.
New report claims heavy smoking in mid-life increases the risk of dementia in later life
Published: 26 October 2010
Heavy smoking in mid-life doubles the risk of Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia according to research published on Archives of Internal Medicine Online today (Tuesday 26 October 2010).
Roll up to meet our researchers
Published: 22 October 2010
Alzheimer’s Society’s research team are hitting the road to host a series of events across the UK.
Second study links B vitamins and Alzheimer’s
Published: 19 October 2010
New research on the link between B vitamins and Alzheimer’s disease has been published in the journal Neurology.
Physical activity can prevent grey matter shrinkage
Published: 14 October 2010
Walking more than six miles a week could reduce your risk of developing memory problems according to research published in the online issue of Neurology today (Wednesday, 13 October 2010).
Gene discovery could increase understanding of Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 24 September 2010
Scientists have discovered a gene with a link to Alzheimer’s disease according to a new study published in the journal PLoS Genetics.
Newer antipsychotic drugs could increase the risk of dangerous clots, research claims
Published: 22 September 2010
Research published by the BMJ today (Wednesday 22 September) suggests that taking newer antipsychotic drugs could increase the chances of developing dangerous blood clots.
Gene discovery could predict rate of Alzheimer's
Published: 17 September 2010
An international team of Alzheimer’s experts have identified a gene variation which could determine how quickly the disease develops after diagnosis.
'Dementia is reversible' story misleading, comments Alzheimer's Society
Published: 15 September 2010
It has been claimed that 'dementia is reversible' with dietary supplements.
Protein-based biomarkers in blood could help accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, report claims
Published: 14 September 2010
New research published in the September issue of Archives of Neurology journal suggests that testing for biomarkers in blood could help more accurately diagnose people with Alzheimer's disease.
B Vitamins halve brain shrinkage rate in people with memory impairment, study claims
Published: 8 September 2010
A major University of Oxford study has shown that daily tablets of B vitamins can halve the rate of brain atrophy in older people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
Men are more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment than women, study claims
Published: 7 September 2010
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may affect more men than women research published in the journal Neurology claims today (Tuesday 7 September 2010).
Dementia research receives £1.5 million boost
Published: 3 September 2010
New research projects are being funded as part of an exciting new partnership between Alzheimer's Society and the Bupa Foundation.
Cancer drug model could be a potential treatment for Alzheimer's study claim
Published: 2 September 2010
Treatments modelled on the cancer drug Gleevec could potentially prevent the formation of amyloid plaques - one of the major hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease according to a new study.
Crosswords could delay onset of dementia but speed up eventual decline, study claims
Published: 2 September 2010
Mentally stimulating activities such as doing crosswords and reading books could slow the decline of thinking skills resulting in dementia developing later but progressing faster.
Debating the success of Alzheimer’s research
Published: 27 August 2010
An editorial in the journal Lancet today (Friday 27 August, 2010) debates the problems of drug development for Alzheimer’s disease.
Insulin resistance increases risk of Alzheimer’s – new study
Published: 26 August 2010
Rising numbers of people who are resistant to insulin or who have type 2 diabetes may also have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease according to a new study published today in Neurology.
Protein linked to rheumatoid arthritis could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study claims
Published: 23 August 2010
A protein produced by people with rheumatoid arthritis completely reversed memory decline and dramatically reduced the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in mice a study published online claims.
Study links stress and dementia
Published: 16 August 2010
Psychological stress in middle age could lead to the development of dementia later in life, especially Alzheimer’s disease, research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden has revealed.
Research adds weight to new thinking on Alzheimer's disease
Published: 11 August 2010
New research in worms raises questions about whether solid clumps or plaques that form in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease are part of disease progression or a natural part of ageing.
Achieving goals empowers people with dementia
Published: 10 August 2010
Achieving personal goals can help people in the early stages of dementia manage their condition, Alzheimer’s Society research published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Study highlights lifestyle factors that could reduce risk of dementia
Published: 6 August 2010
Researchers in the UK and France are recommending that reducing depression and diabetes, increasing education and eating more fruit and vegetables may reduce the number of people developing dementia.
High mortality rates for people with dementia reflects poor diagnosis levels, study claims
Published: 6 August 2010
People with dementia could be missing out on help and support in the early stages of the condition because of late diagnosis, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
New research suggests that people with a sleep disorder have a higher risk of developing dementia
Published: 28 July 2010
People who experience rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) may go on to develop conditions such as dementia with Lewy bodies, Parkinson's disease, or multiple system atrophy.
Large study confirms education reduces symptoms of dementia
Published: 26 July 2010
Researchers from the UK and Finland have discovered why people who stay in education longer have a lower risk of developing dementia - a question that has puzzled scientists for the past decade.
Anti-ageing gene linked to Alzheimer's
Published: 22 July 2010
SIRT1, a gene associated with anti-ageing has been linked to the production of an Alzheimer’s protein according to a study in Cell today (23 July 2010).
Novel chemical could detect changes in amyloid in Alzheimer's disease
Published: 14 July 2010
Scientists have developed a new approach to detecting amyloid, a protein in the brain of people with Alzheimer's disease. The research was presented at ICAD.
Alzheimer's gene linked to cognitive impairment in mid-life
Published: 14 July 2010
TOMM40, a gene previously linked to Alzheimer’s Disease, has an important effect on learning and memory in middle-aged people according to research presented at the ICAD.
Insulin may help treat Alzheimer's disease study claims
Published: 14 July 2010
An insulin nasal spray could provide a possible new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease according to new research presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD).
New research suggests seizures are more common in people with Alzheimer's
Published: 13 July 2010
People with Alzheimer's are more than six times more likely to have seizures than people without the disease according to new research presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease.
People with Alzheimer's at higher risk of anaemia claims study
Published: 13 July 2010
People with Alzheimer’s have a higher risk of anaemia than people without the disease according to new research presented at the International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD).
Therapy to target amyloid also reduces tau in Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 July 2010
A potential new treatment for Alzheimer’s may target not one but two hallmarks associated with the disease, claims new research presented at the International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD).
New research links obesity gene to Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Published: 13 July 2010
A gene known to be linked to obesity may also be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Walnuts improve learning and memory in mice study claims
Published: 11 July 2010
Eating walnuts significantly improves brain function in mice with Alzheimer's disease a new study has claimed.
Large scale study supports claim exercise reduces risk of dementia
Published: 11 July 2010
Moderate to high levels of exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 40 per cent new research claimed today (Sunday 11 July 2010).
Drinking tea and coffee could reduce cognitive decline claims study
Published: 11 July 2010
A regular cup of tea or coffee could significantly reduce cognitive decline according to a new study presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) today (11 July 2010).
Vitamin D deficiency and cognitive impairment
Published: 11 July 2010
Vitamin D deficiency could increase the risk of cognitive impairment according to new research presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease today (Sunday 11 July 2010).
UK scientists move closer to discovering cause of Alzheimer's
Published: 11 July 2010
UK scientists are a step closer to discovering the cause of Alzheimer's.
Researchers identify a drug that makes neurons grow
Published: 8 July 2010
Scientists have identified a drug that makes new neurons grow and improves their chance of survival according to an article published today (Thursday 8 July) in the journal Cell.
Levels of the protein clusterin in the blood could be linked to development and severity of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 6 July 2010
Higher concentrations of the protein clusterin in the blood could be associated with the development, severity and progression of Alzheimer’s disease according to a new study.
Depression could increase risk of dementia claims study
Published: 6 July 2010
Having depression could nearly double your risk of developing dementia, research published in Neurology today (Tuesday, 6 July 2010) suggests.
Study claims Vitamin E could reduce risk of developing dementia
Published: 5 July 2010
High levels of vitamin E in the blood could be linked with a decreased risk for Alzheimer’s disease in older age a new study has suggested.
Tests could help predict Alzheimer's disease progression
Published: 1 July 2010
Specific brain scans and memory tests could indicate whether people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.
Study claims apple juice could help reduce agitation and anxiety in people with dementia
Published: 15 June 2010
Apple juice could help reduce behavioural and psychotic symptoms associated with dementia according to study published in the American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research into the effects of amyloid on blood clots in Alzheimer’s
Published: 10 June 2010
Research published in the journal Neuron has shown that the amyloid protein, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, increases the likelihood of the formation of blood clots.
Protein in eyes of people with Down’s syndrome linked to dementia
Published: 21 May 2010
Researchers have discovered that the protein that forms plaques in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease also accumulates in the eyes of people with Down’s syndrome.
Abdominal fat could increase risk of developing dementia study claims
Published: 20 May 2010
Higher levels of abdominal fat in middle age could increase your risk of developing dementia according a new study published today (Thursday 20 May 2010).
Study claims caffeine could reduce risk of developing Alzheimer's
Published: 18 May 2010
Research has suggested caffeine could protect against memory impairment and lower brain levels of protein (amyloid β) thought to be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Scientists investigate the cause of age related memory decline
Published: 7 May 2010
Scientists could be a step closer to understanding age related memory loss according to an article to be published in Science today.
Study claims spouses of people with dementia at risk too
Published: 5 May 2010
Partners of people with dementia are more likely to develop dementia than adults whose spouse does not have the condition according to an article published today (Wednesday, 5 May, 2010).
Obesity gene may be associated with dementia
Published: 20 April 2010
A gene linked to obesity may also be associated with dementia according to research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Healthy lifestyle reduces risk of dementia
Published: 1 April 2010
People can reduce their risk of developing dementia by up to 20 per cent if they lead a healthy lifestyle according to an article published today (Thursday, 1 April) in the British Medical Journal.
Alzheimer's Society comment on purpose of life scores reducing risk of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 2 March 2010
Greater purpose of life could significantly reduce a person’s chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease according to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry March 1 2010.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research into causes of fronto-temporal dementia
Published: 16 February 2010
New research published in Nature Genetics has identified two genes located on chromosome 7 and 17 respectively that have variants that increase the risk of fronto-temporal dementia (FTD).
Alzheimer's Society comment on new dementia prevalence statistics
Published: 3 February 2010
New prevalence statistics have been released from an Alzheimer’s Research Trust commissioned report by the University of Oxford suggesting that there are now 820,000 people in the UK with dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on eye test to monitor death of cells on the retina
Published: 14 January 2010
A simple eye test monitoring the death of cells on the retina could move scientists closer to being able to monitor the progress of Alzheimer’s disease in humans according to research published today.
Alzheimer's Society comment on link between CETP gene and memory decline
Published: 13 January 2010
New research published in the (JAMA) has suggested that specific variations in the CETP gene were associated with slower memory decline and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on BMJ research into impact of blood pressure treatments on dementia
Published: 13 January 2010
New research published in the BMJ shows that angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBS), commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease, could protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer's Society comment on latest study linking loss of smell and Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 January 2010
New research, to be published in the Journal of Neuroscience on 13 January, links a loss of smell with the build up of amyloid protein, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer's Society comment on study suggesting mobile phone use could protect against or reverse Alzheimer's disease
Published: 7 January 2010
Using a mobile phone could protect against or even reverse the affects of Alzheimer’s disease according to a study to be published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (Wednesday 6 January 2010).
Alzheimer's Society comment on research suggesting diabetes could triple risk of dementia in some people
Published: 6 January 2010
A study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, by scientists at King’s College London has provided fresh links between people who develop diabetes and risk of dementia.
Hormone linked to prevention of over-eating may help reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 16 December 2009
High levels of the hormone leptin, which may help prevent over-eating, is linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s according to a new study published today (Wednesday, 16 December).
Delayed ageing linked to Alzheimer's in mice
Published: 11 December 2009
New research published in Cell today (11 December 2009) proposes that delaying ageing in mice models could protect them from symptoms linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
HIV-related memory loss linked to Alzheimer's protein
Published: 8 December 2009
New research published in Neurology today (08 December 2009) suggests that amyloid, one of the proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease, may also play a role in the memory loss of people with H
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research into the toxicity of amyloid fibrils
Published: 4 December 2009
A new study published today in the Journal of Biological Chemistry adds to our understanding of the toxicity of amyloid plaques – one of the protein deposits associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Society comment on the link between muscle strength and Alzheimer's
Published: 10 November 2009
Lack of muscle strength could be one of the early signs of dementia according to a study published on Monday, 9 November 2009 in Archives of Neurology.
Dual task test could help diagnose dementia
Published: 9 November 2009
Multi tasking could help tell the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and depression Alzheimer’s Society found today (Monday, 9 November 2009) in Journal of Neurology.
Tests can predict dementia precursor
Published: 3 November 2009
Learning and memory tests can help predict whether a healthy person will develop Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) according to a report published today in Neurology.
Alzheimer's Society comment on the use of epilepsy drugs to treat Alzheimer's
Published: 28 October 2009
Epilepsy drugs could be developed as a treatment for neurodegenerative diseases according to research published in the journal Molecular Neurodegeneration.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on CHKS research into cost of excess bed days due to dementia
Published: 14 October 2009
Research carried out by CHKS has found that the cost to the NHS of excess bed days attributable to a secondary diagnosis of dementia is £40 million per annum.
Blunkett backs call for increase in brain tissue donation to beat dementia
Published: 13 October 2009
Former Home Secretary, David Blunkett MP has today offered his support to a major campaign to encourage people to donate brain tissue upon their death to a new brain bank network.
Sleep deprivation and dementia
Published: 28 September 2009
A study published in Science has found that levels of amyloid beta, a protein fragment associated with Alzheimers disease, rose and fell in association with sleep and wakefulness in mice.
Sir Terry Pratchett addresses Lib Dem conference as voters back dementia research campaign
Published: 22 September 2009
Sir Terry Pratchett, Patron of the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, is to discuss his experience with a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease and demand an increase in government investment in dementia research
Alzheimer's Society research finds link between infection and memory loss
Published: 8 September 2009
People with Alzheimer’s disease who develop an infection need to be treated as soon as possible to prevent it worsening their dementia
Gene link marks major breakthrough in dementia research
Published: 7 September 2009
Two new genes associated with Alzheimer's disease have been discovered in a British scientist led genome study.
Alzheimer's Society comment on research linking high blood pressure to memory problems
Published: 26 August 2009
Data in a recent study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology links elevated diastolic blood pressure to the cognitive impairment of people over 45.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on longer sleep duration being associated with an increased risk of dementia
Published: 13 August 2009
Older people who reported sleeping for more than nine hours in each 24 hours and feeling sleepy during the day were more likely to develop dementia according to new research.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on Mediterranean-type diet reducing Alzheimer’s risk
Published: 12 August 2009
Older people who reported both exercising a lot and following a diet close to the Mediterranean-type had a 60 per cent reduction in the chance of developing Alzheimer’s according to new research.
Alzheimer’s comment on research that cognitive activities delay onset of memory decline in persons who develop dementia
Published: 4 August 2009
This American research is part of a long term study following a group of older people in New York.
Study highlights link between healthy heart and healthy brain
Published: 4 August 2009
Middle aged people who smoke, have high blood pressure or diabetes are far more likely to develop dementia in later life, suggests research published ahead of print in the Journal of Neurology.
Alzheimer's Society comment on research that genes in early onset are associated with memory
Published: 29 July 2009
Memory is a fundamental function of nerve cells in the brain, and loss of memory is a key symptom in many people with Alzheimer’s disease.
UK to play lead role in European fight against dementia
Published: 22 July 2009
The UK will play a leading role in coordinated European action to tackle dementia from today (22 July 2009).
Immunotherapy linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 21 July 2009
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatments, the addition of good antibodies into the blood stream, may hold promise for lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other similar brain disorders.
Leading scientists warn over lack of dementia investment
Published: 21 July 2009
The UK needs a national plan for dementia research or the country will pay the price, the UK’s top scientists are warning today.
Immunotherapy against tau tangles in Alzheimer's mouse models
Published: 15 July 2009
New insights into how a Phase III Alzheimer's drug might work were among the advances reported today at the ICAD conference in Vienna.
Comment on Dimebolin (dimebon) increasing Brain Beta Amyloid in Mouse Models
Published: 15 July 2009
Dimebolin, originally administered as an antihistamine, has previously been found to help slow the decline of cognitive ability in participants.
Healthy lifestyle protects against cognitive decline
Published: 14 July 2009
Eating a 'heart healthy' diet and maintaining or increasing participation in moderate physical activity may help preserve our memory and thinking abilities as we age.
Mediterranean diet decreases dementia
Published: 14 July 2009
Research released at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease suggests that adhering to a Mediterranean diet may decrease risk of dementia.
Shocking lack of dementia awareness in UK and America must be addressed
Published: 14 July 2009
Research released at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease shows a severe lack of dementia awareness in America.
Drug treatments for people with Alzheimer's disease should be made available on the NHS – new study finds
Published: 14 July 2009
Drugs used to treat people with Alzheimer's disease should be available on the NHS to people throughout their disease according to a new study presented today.
Could combining biomarkers provide more accurate early diagnosis of dementia?
Published: 14 July 2009
The development of essential dementia diagnostic tools could be achieved through the combined observation of biomarkers with other measures such as brain volume.
Three new studies give clear guidance on how to better recruit volunteers for Alzheimer’s clinical studies
Published: 13 July 2009
Partnering with local physicians and working with local clinics have been found to be the most effective tools in recruiting people for Alzheimer’s clinical studies.
Drinking and dementia – stay within the guidelines
Published: 13 July 2009
US scientists have found that moderate drinkers – those who consume between 8 and 14 drinks per week – are at a 37% lower risk of dementia.
Omega 3 supplements found to be ineffective for dementia
Published: 12 July 2009
Results from two large studies using DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid, were reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna.
British scientists lead the way in dementia research despite funding gap
Published: 10 July 2009
British scientists are leading the field at the International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease, in Vienna (ICAD, 11 – 16 July).
Could a compound found in fruit, vegetables, tea and red wine offer dementia hope?
Published: 10 July 2009
A group of chemicals found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as tea, cocoa and red wine, could protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease.
New research to tackle stroke related dementia
Published: 10 July 2009
Pioneering new research to try to stop dementia developing in people who have experienced a stroke has been given a new research grant.
Impact of language skills on development of dementia
Published: 9 July 2009
New research from an ongoing observational study suggests that more advanced language skills in your early twenties may predict a lower likelihood of dementia in older age.
New research reveals shocking lack of dementia awareness in UK
Published: 6 July 2009
Research released by Alzheimer's Society this Dementia Awareness Week has shown widespread misunderstanding about dementia and the factors that put people at risk.
Does being single in midlife increase risk of dementia?
Published: 3 July 2009
Middle-aged people living alone have twice the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease in later life compared with married or cohabiting people, according to a study published on bmj.com.
Dementia research funding must triple, say experts
Published: 30 June 2009
The UK’s leading dementia charities united with eminent scientists to urge the government to commit to a national dementia research strategy and triple annual investment to £96 million within 5 years.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new tau tangle research
Published: 8 June 2009
Tau protein tangles are found in the brains of people with a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer's Society comment on benefits of weekly curry
Published: 3 June 2009
Professor Murali Doraiswamy, from the Duke University Medical Center in Carolina, has suggested that curcumin, found in the popular curry ingredient tumeric, could help prevent the onset of dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new data observing the cost effectiveness of Aricept (donepezil)
Published: 21 May 2009
New research suggests that prescribing Aricept on diagnosis of either mild or moderate Alzheimer's disease would save the NHS money.
Alzheimer's Society comment on research into impact of vitamin D on brain performance
Published: 20 May 2009
A study of 3,133 men from a variety of test centres across Europe has shown that lower 25 (OH) D levels (vitamin D levels) were associated with poorer brain performance (in middle aged and older men).
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research into heart rhythm disorder as a risk factor for dementia
Published: 15 May 2009
Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center have conducted research into the link between atrial fibrillation, a fairly common heart rhythm disorder, and dementia.
New tool could help predict dementia in older people
Published: 14 May 2009
Scientists have developed a new ‘risk index’ that helps predict which individuals over the age of 65 may go on to develop dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research into HDAC2 and memory, to be published in Nature
Published: 7 May 2009
This exciting research may help our understanding of how memory works.
Do NSAIDs delay onset of dementia?
Published: 23 April 2009
New research shows that people over 65 who are heavy users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen, show a high incidence of dementia.
New Alzheimer's drug research
Published: 14 April 2009
New research suggests that the drug CPHPC successfully interferes with the build up of Amyloid in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s and does not have side effects.
Alzheimer's risk factor in young adults
Published: 7 April 2009
Young adults who carry the Apolipoprotein E (APOE) 4 gene have different brain activity in the area that codes memories to those without the gene, according to new research by the University of Oxford
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research that aims to develop living representation of the brain, by Aston University
Published: 25 March 2009
It is still very early days, but in the future this interesting research could lead to a useful tool for investigating dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research that aims to develop living representation of the brain, by Aston University
Published: 25 March 2009
It is still very early days, but in the future this interesting research could lead to a useful tool for investigating dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research in the Journal of Neuroscience investigating the link between Alzheimer’s and Epilepsy
Published: 19 March 2009
This research enhances our understanding of the relationship between epilepsy and dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research into the way memories are recorded
Published: 13 March 2009
New research from University College London into the hippocampus.
Potential new target for Alzheimer's disease
Published: 3 March 2009
Dementia is a terminal condition that causes a gradual loss of brain function. There are over 100 types of dementia, of which Alzheimer’s is the most common.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on whether having a parent with dementia may affect memory in midlife
Published: 19 February 2009
People who have parents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and APOE4 gene may be more likely to have memory loss themselves in middle age.
Research into impact of mental activity on memory loss
Published: 17 February 2009
Results from a study into the impact of mental activities on memory loss were released today at the American Academy of Neurology’s 61st Annual Meeting in Seattle.
Alzheimer's Society comment on Mercury and risk of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 17 February 2009
'There is currently no clear evidence to suggest that Mercury fillings cause or worsen Alzheimer's disease. A possible link has been suggested, but much more research is needed.
Alzheimer's Society comment on whether second hand smoke is linked to cognitive impairment
Published: 16 February 2009
We’ve known for some time that smoking increases your risk of developing dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on the benefits of 'brain training' products
Published: 11 February 2009
One million people will develop dementia in the next 10 years so there is a desperate need to find ways to prevent dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on the Etanercept drug treatment
Published: 4 February 2009
Etanercept is linked to a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Infra-red helmet for Alzheimer's
Published: 28 January 2009
Alzheimer’s Society comment on the infra-red helmet trialled by Sir Terry Pratchett in the forthcoming BBC Two documentary. Manufacturers claim the helmet improves cognition in people with dementia.
Being laid back and sociable reduces risk of dementia
Published: 19 January 2009
People who are easily stressed and less outgoing may have an increased risk of dementia, particularly if they are also socially isolated, according to new research.
Stigma of dementia higher in UK than US
Published: 16 January 2009
New research suggests that the stigma of dementia would make UK adults less willing to undergo dementia screening than Americans.
New genetic link for Alzheimer's in women
Published: 12 January 2009
New research suggests that a variant in a gene on the X chromosome is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in women. The study will be published online in Nature Genetics.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research showing that antipsychotics double risk of death in people with dementia
Published: 9 January 2009
This distressing new evidence highlights the desperate need to stop people with dementia being over-prescribed antipsychotics.
Alzheimer's Society comment on research suggesting that sleep disorder may be an early sign of dementia or Parkinson's disease
Published: 25 December 2008
People who act out their dreams through kicking and crying out in their sleep may go on to develop dementia or Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology.
Charity condemns government’s ‘double blow’ for people with dementia
Published: 19 December 2008
The government has admitted that current investment in dementia research is eight times less that cancer research.
Is the next treatment for Alzheimer's already out there?
Published: 17 December 2008
New Alzheimer’s Society research will investigate whether curcumin, found in the popular Indian spice turmeric, and a number of drugs for other conditions, could benefit people with Alzheimer’s.
Pratchett calls on government to increase dementia funding
Published: 26 November 2008
Terry Pratchett OBE will call on the government to confront the ‘worldwide tsunami’ of dementia and urgently increase funding into dementia research.
Alzheimer's Society comment on JAMA study that shows Ginkgo biloba is not an effective remedy for dementia
Published: 20 November 2008
Ginkgo biloba, claimed to have beneficial effects on memory and cognition, was not effective in reducing the rate of dementia or Alzheimer’s among a study of 1,500 elderly participants.
Alzheimer's Society comment on the Northwestern University 'Super Ageing' project
Published: 17 November 2008
Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain and robs people of their lives. It is not a natural part of ageing, but age is the biggest risk factor.
Our comment on the linguistic analysis suggeting that Harold Wilson had Alzheimer's
Published: 11 November 2008
‘Linguistic techniques could be useful for assessing communications problems in people with dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on Nicotinamide vitamin B3 study in Journal of Neuroscience
Published: 5 November 2008
An over-the-counter vitamin in high doses prevented memory loss in mice with some aspects of Alzheimer's disease, according to a paper published today (5 November) in the Journal of Neuroscience.
New research suggests diabetes and high blood pressure could double risk of early death in people with Alzheimer's
Published: 4 November 2008
Diabetes and high blood pressure could decrease length of life in those with Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research to be published in the the journal, Neurology.
New research suggests diabetes and high blood pressure could double risk of early death in people with Alzheimer's
Published: 4 November 2008
Diabetes and high blood pressure could decrease length of life in those with Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research to be published in the the journal, Neurology.
Alzheimer's Society comments on new research suggesting reducing fatty acids in the brain could be a potential treatment for Alzheimer's
Published: 20 October 2008
Removing an enzyme that regulates fatty acid levels improves cognitive deficits in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research into the use of quality adjusted life year
Published: 14 October 2008
We welcome this research as it substantiates the argument we have been making about measuring the quality of life of a person living with dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on the £18 million injection into health research
Published: 16 September 2008
Today’s investment into dementia research is extremely welcome. Dementia research is drastically under funded in the UK.
Alzheimer's Society comment on Vitamin B12 and rate of brain volume loss in older people in the community
Published: 9 September 2008
This study found that low levels of vitamin B12 and high levels of homocysteine correlate with brain shrinkage in older people. Shrinkage is usually associated with the development of dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research demonstrating that exercise improves cognition in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Published: 3 September 2008
Regular exercise is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia and can help slow progression of the condition.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research showing that antipsychotics double risk of stroke in people with dementia
Published: 29 August 2008
This comprehensive study highlights the detrimental affect all types of antipsychotics have on people with dementia.
New drug targets the tangles caused by Alzheimer's
Published: 30 July 2008
New research gives hope that a new drug, called Rember, could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, by tackling the protein tangles that cause brain cell death.
Alzheimer's Society comment on research into statins and dementia
Published: 28 July 2008
Statins are increasingly hitting the headlines as a potential cure for dementia.
MRI hope for dementia research
Published: 28 July 2008
Alzheimer's Society comment: Images of the plaques that characterise Alzheimer’s disease have been captured using conventional strength MRI scans on animals for the first time.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research suggesting Dimebon improves symptoms of people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
Published: 18 July 2008
This encouraging research suggests Dimedon may be an effective treatment for the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
New research in the Lancet suggests a potential vaccine clears plaques in people with dementia but does not slow progression of the disease
Published: 18 July 2008
Amyloid plaques form in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Nicotine and dementia
Published: 14 July 2008
Alzheimer's Society comment on a review of research studies investigating nicotine and dementia, which have been conducted over the last 5 years
Ginkgo biloba does not help people with dementia, study finds
Published: 16 June 2008
Ginkgo biloba has no benefit for people with dementia, according to new Alzheimer's Society research.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research suggesting bright lights in care homes benefit people with dementia
Published: 12 June 2008
This study shows increasing light intensity in care homes can improve the quality of life for people with dementia and those who care for them.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research showing that short term use of antipsychotic drugs more than triple the risk of a serious event
Published: 27 May 2008
This comprehensive study highlights the life-threatening effects antipsychotics have on people with dementia and reveals that people in the community are at greater risk than those in nursing homes.
Alzheimer's Society comment on the link between obesity and dementia
Published: 7 May 2008
The number of people with dementia in the UK is set to soar to over 1 million people in less than 20 years and there is no cure.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research suggesting tarenflurbil may be effective in halting symptoms of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 2 May 2008
This exciting clinical trial suggests a modification of a safe and readily available anti-inflammatory drug has a positive impact on memory and function for people with mild Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Society comment on reducing your risk of developing dementia
Published: 16 April 2008
It is important that people lead a healthy lifestyle to reduce their risk of developing dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on the size of the hippocampus and dementia
Published: 16 April 2008
It is unclear from this relatively small study if an enlarged hippocampus is the reason why people with dementia might not show signs of the condition.
Alzheimer's Society comment on Etanercept and TNF Alpha protein
Published: 11 April 2008
There is an urgent demand for treatments to tackle Alzheimer’s disease, which affects 400,000 people in the UK and millions more carers.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research linking type 2 diabetes and dementia
Published: 10 April 2008
Dementia and diabetes have both been linked to being overweight and having an ‘apple’ shaped body.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research suggesting caffeine may help reduce Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 3 April 2008
This is the best evidence yet that caffeine equivalent to one cup of coffee a day can help protect the brain against cholesterol.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research into abdominal obesity and risk of dementia published in Journal of the American Academy of Neurology
Published: 27 March 2008
We have known for sometime that obesity dramatically increases your risk of developing dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on research into Hormone Replacement Therapy, memory loss and Alzheimer's disease
Published: 25 March 2008
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cannot be viewed as a treatment option for reducing risk or delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on the announcement of human trials of cannabis-derived drugs
Published: 11 March 2008
The quest for treatments for people with dementia is a critical area of research.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on genetic risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 11 March 2008
Scientists have been aware for some time that the genes we inherit from our parents may partly determine whether we will develop specific diseases.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on ecstasy and dementia
Published: 11 March 2008
It is not known whether the drug ecstasy, which only became prominent around 15 – 20 years ago, may contribute to the development of dementia in later life.
Alzheimer's Society comment on work at the University of Chester into homocysteine and vitamins
Published: 1 February 2008
People with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular disease have been shown to have higher levels of homocysteine, in some population studies.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on deep brain stimulation techniques to help Alzheimer’s patients
Published: 30 January 2008
As it is difficult to experiment on the living human brain, big leaps in understanding have occasionally been made from unexpected results.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on University of Sunderland research into non thermal near infra-red light and improved cognitive function
Published: 25 January 2008
A treatment that reverses the effects of dementia rather than just temporarily halting its symptoms could change the lives of the hundreds of thousands of people who live with dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research suggesting statins do not reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease or improve cognition, published in Journal of Neurology
Published: 21 January 2008
This interesting study contradicts previous research highlighting statins as a possible tool for reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease or slowing down its progression.
Alzheimer's Society comment on lead exposure and risk of Alzheimer's disease, following research in the Journal of Neuroscience
Published: 9 January 2008
This study does not prove that exposure to lead in early life causes Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Society comment on Rights, risks and restraints, a study investigating restraint in the care of older people
Published: 20 December 2007
Anyone reading this report will draw a sharp intake of breath at some of the appalling examples of restraint, in many cases involving people with dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on reducing risk of dementia
Published: 7 December 2007
Response to finding that excessive drinking of sugary beverages like soda may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Changes in the ageing brain
Published: 5 December 2007
Alzheimer's Society comment on research into changes in the ageing brain, published in the latest edition of Neuron.
Alzheimer's Society comment on the SenseCam
Published: 28 November 2007
Response to the SenseCam developed by Microsoft
Re-finding lost memories
Published: 13 November 2007
Lost memories can be refound reversing the effects of neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer's disease, according to research from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Significant genetic risk factor uncovered by research
Published: 13 November 2007
A common gene has come into the research spotlight after being linked to a four-fold increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Global impact of dementia
Published: 13 November 2007
The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease will quadruple to 106 million by the year 2050 when 1 in every 85 people will be living with the disease.
New study involving electronic implants
Published: 13 November 2007
Identification tags are being used on volunteers with Alzheimer's disease in Florida, who will have devices implanted in their arm.
Aspirin and the onset of Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on study by Jae Hee Kang and colleagues at Brigham and Women's Hospital published by the British Medical Journal:
Research reveals benefits of dementia drugs in the brain
Published: 13 November 2007
Key proteins linked to plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias were 70% less in people prescribed the treatments for the condition compared to untreated patients.
Launch of Phase I clinical trials of an Novartis Alzheimer’s Vaccine
Published: 13 November 2007
Initial studies with the Alzheimer vaccine were seen as the most exciting treatment development ever investigated for the treatment of dementia.
Scientists discuss plans to use 'human-animal' embryos or 'cybrids' to advance research into incurable diseases
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on the use of ‘cybrids’ for research into Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
Caffeine lovers protect themselves against Alzheimer's disease with three cups of coffee every day
Published: 13 November 2007
Comment from the Alzheimer’s Society on research in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Can the adult human brain fix itself?
Published: 13 November 2007
A new study proves for the first time that a region of the brain contains stem cells, which have the ability to act as a repair system for the body.
Neuroleptics increase risk of death in people with dementia
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on new study into antipsychotics.
Over-the-counter painkillers and the onset of dementia
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer's Society comment on ADAPT clinical trial, published in the online edition of the American Academy of Neurology.
Research into a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 13 November 2007
A non-invasive blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease would be of enormous significance, helping clinicians to effectively identify the disease.
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research from the University of St Andrews and scientists in America
Published: 13 November 2007
Scientists in Scotland and America have unveiled a possible new treatment target for Alzheimer’s disease.
The relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and loneliness
Published: 13 November 2007
Comment from the Alzheimer’s Society on the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and loneliness and a study in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Curry chemical that clears brain plaques
Published: 13 November 2007
Scientists have found a chemical in curry may help the immune system clear plaques from the brain in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Curry chemical research from the University of California
Published: 13 November 2007
A further link between a chemical found in curry and Alzheimer's disease has been highlighted by researchers.
Walking associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's and dementia
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Robert D. Abbott, Ph.D et al published in JAMA, 22 September 2004.
Alzheimer’s disease and molecules
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer's Society comment on research by Jason E. Gestwicki and colleagues at Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Stanford University Medical School in Stanford, CA.
Immunoglobulins might be promising treatment for Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Dr Richard Dodel et al published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.
Worker functions and traits associated with occupations and the development of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Kathleen Smyth, PhD et al published in August 10 issue of Neurology, 2004.
New findings challenge previous evidence that suggested that hormone replacement therapy has a protective effect on the brain
Published: 13 November 2007
New findings from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) challenge previous evidence that suggested that estrogen-containing hormone therapy has a protective effect on the brain in postmenopausal women.
Lemons and lilac among top 10 smells that predict Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Professor D.P. Devanand et al presented at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) annual meeting, December 2004.
Drug prescribed to dementia patients accelerates cognitive decline
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer's Society comment on research by Professor Clive Ballard et al published in the BMJ on Friday 18 February 2005.
Initial results of large scale trial into possible anti-Alzheimer's vaccine
Published: 13 November 2007
New research published in Neuron, Vol 38, May 2003 by Hock et al indicates the possibility of a therapeutic vaccine for Alzheimer's disease.
Folates and Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Comment from the Alzheimer’s Society on research from the Institue of Ageing.
Marijuana ingredient may stall decline from Alzheimer's
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Maria de Ceballos et al. in the February 23 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience.
Alzheimer's Society reaction to research into the link between folic acid and dementia
Published: 13 November 2007
Dr Andrew McCaddon from the University of Wales has carried out research that indicates that homocysteine levels could be a reliable early indication of dementia.
Detecting dementia: novel neuropsychological markers of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer's Society comment on research by Andrew D. Blackwell et al in Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders 2004;17:42–48 published online.
Scientists link vascular gene to Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Comment from the Alzheimer's Society on research from the University of Rochester.
Mitochondrial toxicity in Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Joyce W Lustbader et al published in Science, 16 April 2004, vol 304.
People who have had a stroke are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Mayeux et al published in Archives of Neurology, Vol 60, December 2003.
Clioquinol and beta amyloid in Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer's Society comment on research by Ritchie et al published in Archives of Neurology, Vol 60, December 2003.
Brain 'compensates' for Alzheimer's
Published: 13 November 2007
It has been reported that researchers from the Rotman Research Institute, in Canada have found that the brains of people in the early stages of Alzheimer's compensate for damage done by the disease.
Vitamin E and C supplements and Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Zandi et al published in Archives of Neurology, 2004; 61:82-88.
Brain scanning and Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Professor Agneta Nordberg et al published in Annals of Neurology in January 2004.
Alzheimer's disease vaccine
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Gandy et al published in Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders in March 2004.
Lithium and Alzheimer's disease in fruit-flies
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by the Institute of Psychiatry and the University of Southampton published in Molecular Psychiatry journal in March 2004.
Obesity and risk of dementia: where's the link?
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Ingmar Skoog and Deborah Gustafson published in the 15 July issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Biochemical link between nicotine and protein plaques
Published: 13 November 2007
Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute have discovered that a by-product of nicotine, called nornicotine, appears to prevent the abnormal build-up of APP associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Fish consumption and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer's Society comment on editorial by Robert P. Friedland published in the July issue of The Archives of Neurology
Tau phosphorylation and Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Tau protein forms the tangles that are one of the two recognisable features of Alzheimer’s disease morphology (the other being the amyloid plaques).
Alzheimer's disease and loss of smell in mice
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Professor Richard Doty et al published in the 12 March issue of the journal Brain Research, vol. 1000.
Alzheimer's disease and diabetes
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Zoe Arvanitakis et al published in the May 2004 issue of the Archives of Neurology.
Flurizan study released at ICAD
Published: 13 November 2007
Professor Gordon Wilcock, former chairman of the Alzheimer's Society, presented exciting new developments in clinical trials of Flurizan at the International Convention Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD).
New blood test for Alzheimer's Disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer's Society comment of research into new blood test for Alzheimer's Disease.
New study shows ways to reduce risk of dementia
Published: 13 November 2007
Eating a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruit and vegetables can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's Disease.
HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and risk of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Data from a number of large population-based studies have suggested that women who take oestrogen based hormone replacement therapy have a lower long-term risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Study into feline form of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research into the mental deterioration of ageing cats.
Gene research study published in Nature Genetics
Published: 13 November 2007
Scientists may have uncovered a breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease after discovering a new gene linked to the condition.
Elevated levels of cholesterol play an even greater role in the development of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Georgetown University Medical Center have announced that research has led to a deeper understanding of the role that elevated cholesterol plays in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Transdermal vaccine effective in treating Alzheimer's disease in mouse model
Published: 13 November 2007
There has been tremendous interest about developing a vaccine to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer's disease in the US population
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research led by Denis Evans, MD and published in The Archives of Neurology.
Skin test for Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer's Society comment on research by Dr Khan and Dr Albion published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Promising evidence for Ginkgo biloba in Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
The biggest ever comprehensive review on the use of Ginkgo biloba for the treatment of dementia has been published by the Alzheimer's Society and the Cochrane Collaboration.
Cannabis and Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
An article in the Guardian newspaper has highlighted research published in the journal Neuroscience letters.
Aspirin reported to reduce the incidence of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Research has concluded that long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs use may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, but only provided such use occurs well before the onset of dementia.
Alzheimer's disease and diabetes
Published: 13 November 2007
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Rachel A. Whitmer et al reported at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s disease and Related Disorders.
Cholestrol drugs shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Published: 13 November 2007
Drugs to beat cholestrol may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by almost 80 per cent according to researchers.
Alzheimer's Society comment on Beta Carotene
Published: 12 November 2007
This study adds to existing evidence that ‘super foods’ rich in antioxidants such as beta-carotene can help lower your risk of developing dementia.
Alzheimer's Society comment on Omega 3 helping to reduce risk of dementia
Published: 12 November 2007
It is important that people realise there are things we can all do to reduce our risk of developing dementia.
Alzheimer’s Society research hits the news
Published: 6 June 2007
Research funded by the Alzheimer’s Society hit the headlines this month as journalists seized on studies analysing the impact of oxygen and the brain.
Anaesthetics and Alzheimer’s disease-type symptoms
Published: 6 February 2007
Comment from the Alzheimer’s Society on the on research in the Journal of Neuroscience into anaesthetics and Alzheimer’s disease-type symptoms
New antibody offers hope of treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 22 December 2006
An antibody with the potential to block production of the brain chemical linked to Alzheimer’s disease has been developed by Cardiff University researchers with funding from the Alzheimer’s Society.
Risk predictor for dementia
Published: 3 August 2006
Alzheimer’s Society response to Kivipelto and colleagues study published in the lancet on Thursday August 3 2006
Computer games used to identify cognitive impairment
Published: 17 July 2006
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Holly Jimison and colleagues reported at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s disease and Related Disorders.
Eye test for Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 17 July 2006
Alzheimer’s Society response to new research suggesting that early changes in the eye may show Alzheimer’s disease, presented at the ICAD conference, Madrid.
Weight loss preceding dementia
Published: 14 July 2006
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by David Knopman and colleagues reported at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
New gene identified for fronto-temporal dementia
Published: 14 July 2006
The Alzheimer’s Society comment on the study published in Nature by two teams led by Christine Van Broeckhoven and Mike Hutton.
Proteins in the blood and the risk of dementia
Published: 6 July 2006
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Monique Breteler et al published in the Lancet Neurology.
Vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 20 June 2006
The Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Dr Okura et al.
Poor balance predicts Alzheimer’s
Published: 23 May 2006
Alzheimer’s Society comment on a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Aricept in the later stages
Published: 22 March 2006
Alzheimer’s Society comment on a study published in The Lancet.
Worldwide scale of dementia
Published: 16 December 2005
The Alzheimer’s Society’s comment on a report by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) published in the Lancet.
Embryo genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 10 November 2005
Alzheimer’s Society response to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s discussion paper Choices and Boundaries.
MRC Centre for Neurodegenerative Research
Published: 1 September 2005
Alzheimer’s Society and the Alzheimer’s Research Trust’s comment on MRC Centre for Neurodegenerative Research
Dementia and obesity
Published: 28 April 2005
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Dr Rachel Whitmer et al published on BMJ Online First on 29 April 2005.
Immune therapy against Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 5 August 2004
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Professor Frank LaFerla et al published in Neuron, Volume 43, Number 3, August 5, 2004.
AD2000 trial
Published: 25 June 2004
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Professor Richard Gray et al published in The Lancet, 25 June 2004.
Anterior cingulate and dementia
Published: 7 May 2004
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Dr Alcino Silva et al published in Science, 7 May 2004, vol 304, number 5672.
Gene therapy trial and Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 27 April 2004
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Mark Tuszynski, M.D., Ph.D. et al reported at the American Academy of Neurology meeting in San Francisco on 27 April 2004.
Curcumin oil and protection against Alzheimer’s disease
Published: 21 April 2004
Curcumin is a naturally occurring compound found in spices such as turmeric and often used in curries. It has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Efficacy of rivastigmine as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease over five years
Published: 15 December 2003
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Small et al presented at the 42nd American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 7-11 December 2003.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and dementia
Published: 18 July 2003
Alzheimer’s Society comment on research by Mahyar Etminan, Sudeep Gill and Ali Samii published in the BMJ volume 327 page 128.
Leisure activities and the risk of dementia in the elderly
Published: 20 June 2003
Dr Joe Verghese and researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have published a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine that builds on previous research.
Chinese research into ginseng should be treated with caution
Published: 18 February 2003
Researchers at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine have found that the herbal remedy ginseng can help improve memory in stroke patients with dementia.
