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Alzheimer’s hallmark could affect brain function of healthy adults, study claims
1 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 according to a study.
Age UK Care in Crisis report: Alzheimer's Society comment
30 January 2012
Age UK has launched its Care in Crisis report which shows that spending on social care for older people in England has fallen by half a billion pounds since 2010.
Men are more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment than women, study claims
25 January 2012
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may affect more men than women research published in the journal Neurology claims.
ARUK Defeating Dementia report: Alzheimer's Society comment
25 January 2012
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) has challenged the government to commit to a national dementia research strategy.