Close friends of Barbara Windsor unveil themselves as an all-star team known as ‘Barbara’s Revolutionaries’.

New research, published in the Nature journal today, suggests there may be a relationship between the exercise-induced protein hormone irisin and the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

The NHS Long Term Plan, published today, promises to save almost half a million more lives with practical action on major killer conditions and investment in cutting edge treatments.

According to a new study, Yale University researchers have identified a drinkable cocktail of molecules that interferes with a first step of Alzheimer’s disease.

Less than half of over-40s have taken a free national health check which could reduce the risk of dementia, according to NHS England.

People should look out for signs of depression and dementia among older family members and friends over Christmas, a health chief has said.