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Skin cancer link to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, says study

15 May 2013

People who have skin cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published on Wednesday 15 May 2013 in Neurology®.

Fundraising news

S J Berwin chooses Alzheimer’s Society to join the firm

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15 May 2013

Over the coming weeks, Alzheimer’s Society begins an exciting two year partnership with top international law firm, S J Berwin.

General news

Government announces drive to up dementia diagnosis by 20 per cent

15 May 2013

The NHS in England is to be tasked with driving dementia diagnosis rates up by 20 per cent by 2015 following a government announcement today (Wednesday 15 May 2013).

Research news

Mediterranean diet could reduce risk of memory problems by a fifth, study shows

29 April 2013

Following a 'Mediterranean diet' including eating foods such as fruit, vegetables and olive oil, and avoiding saturated fat and red meat are linked with preserving cognitive function.

Celebrity news

South Shields sprint could be Savage for Robbie

Football legend turned popular pundit Robbie Savage is swapping his football boots for his running shoes this September, when he takes on the Bupa Great North Run to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.

8 May 2013

Football legend turned popular pundit Robbie Savage is swapping his football boots for his running shoes when he takes on the Bupa Great North Run to raise money for Azheimer’s Society.

Research news

Alzheimer's Society response to research examining the link between obesity and dementia

13 May 2013

Increasing rates of obesity could significantly increase the number of people living with dementia according to evidence presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Liverpool this weekend.