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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.