Risk Factors

Intensive blood pressure control may reduce risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

Research from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) shows that treatment to lower blood pressure can reduce Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

New studies bring advances along the gut-liver-brain axis in Alzheimer’s disease

Four new research studies suggest links between the digestive system, including gut and liver function, and changes in the brain associated dementia. Read Alzheimer's Society's comment on these findings.

Sugary diet may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

New research has shown that sugary drink intake is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

AAIC: Lancet Commission reveals a third of cases of dementia may be preventable – Alzheimer’s Society comment

The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care is being presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2017.

Study suggesting concussion could double dementia risk

A University of California (UCSF) led study out today has suggested that concussion, even without loss of conciousness, can increase a person's risk of dementia.

Age, marital status, BMI and sleep associated with risk for dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have analysed a large data set to identify new risk factors which they believe are linked to increased risk of dementia in later life.

Moderate to severe mid-life anxiety may be linked to later life dementia

Moderate to severe mid-life (30-65) anxiety may be linked to dementia in later life, suggests a study of the available published evidence, part-funded by Alzheimer’s Society, in the online journal BMJ Open.

New evidence shows some anti-depressants can raise dementia risk

Certain antidepressants and bladder medications are linked to increased risk of dementia, according to new University of East Anglia research funded by Alzheimer’s Society and published today in the British Medical Journal.

Genetic testing kits and dementia

The genetics behind Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia is complex, and DNA testing kits like 23andme cannot tell the complete story about a person's risk of developing the condition.

Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease

There are many different things that can increase a person’s chances of getting Alzheimer’s. These are known as ‘risk factors’. Some of these risk factors cannot be changed, but many others can.

Young-onset dementia

Find about young-onset dementia – also known as early onset dementia – including the causes and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Who gets vascular dementia?

There are many things that increase a person’s chances of developing vascular dementia. These are called ‘risk factors’. It is possible to avoid some risk factors, while others cannot be controlled.

Can I buy supplements to prevent or treat dementia?

Intensive blood pressure control may reduce risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

New studies bring advances along the gut-liver-brain axis in Alzheimer’s disease

Sugary diet may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

AAIC: Lancet Commission reveals a third of cases of dementia may be preventable – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Study suggesting concussion could double dementia risk

Age, marital status, BMI and sleep associated with risk for dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment

Moderate to severe mid-life anxiety may be linked to later life dementia

New evidence shows some anti-depressants can raise dementia risk

Genetic testing kits and dementia

Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease

Young-onset dementia

Who gets vascular dementia?

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