Cambridge News

New Alzheimer's Society-funded centre for dementia research opens in Cambridge Cambridge News A new Alzheimer's Society funded Doctoral Training Centre aiming to give a major boost to dementia research has been launched today. The £450,000 specialist centre, coordinated by a Cambridge University Professor, will fund four PhD projects based at … Next generation of dementia scientists to explore genetic risk of Alzheimer'sMedical Xpress Newcastle University to lead research into distressing symptoms of dementiaChronicleLive Don't battle Alzheimer's aloneBrazil Times (blog) Manitoulin Expositor –Bradford Telegraph and Argus all 21 news articles »

Cambridge News

Next generation of dementia scientists to explore genetic risk of Alzheimer's Alzheimer’s Society The award comes as part of almost £5 million in new funding led by Alzheimer's Society to create the next generation of dementia researchers to develop new treatments and improve care for the condition. The funding – the biggest ever charity investment … New Alzheimer's Society-funded centre for dementia research opens in CambridgeCambridge News DEMENTIA EXPERTS STUDY BLOOD FLOWHerald Scotland Newcastle University to lead research into distressing symptoms of dementiaChronicleLive all 28 news articles »

Natick's Whitney Place hosting Alzheimer's, dementia presentation Wicked Local Natick NATICK – Whitney Place at Natick is hosting a presentation on Alzheimer's and dementia on Feb. 12. Dr. Robert Stern, professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Boston University's School of Medicine will present a program titled “Alzheimer's and … and more »

Free dementia workshops to be held at Houston's Alzheimer's Association News-Medical.net Since December 2003, Marsene Boldt, RN, has been providing care services for Houston area residents with her At Your Side Home Care location at 16868 Royal Crest Dr. On Tuesday, March 17, Boldt will be continuing her efforts to improve the quality of …

The Guardian

Children talking about dementia on TV is a milestone in awareness raising The Guardian The TV programme My Life: Mr Alzheimers and Me explores dementia through the eyes of three children. Sometimes sad, sometimes uplifting, the half-hour programme never ducks the truth, but it is surprisingly positive, largely because of the youngsters' …

BeverageDaily.com

Drinking beer could help ward off dementia, says study BeverageDaily.com Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and may contribute to 60-70% of cases. Oxidative-stress occurs when a cell is exposed to more reactive oxygen compounds than it can degenerate. This can damage the cell. Oxidative-stress is … Beer could help 'protect brain against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's'Telegraph.co.uk all 18 news articles »

Windsor Star (blog)

Windsor-Essex Alzheimer's Society raises awareness of dementia Windsor Star (blog) Kelsey Henry, 23, takes part in the dementia challenge during the Healthy Mind Expo organized by the Alzheimer Society Windsor-Essex County at Devonshire Mall, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. Participants wore taped gloves, earplugs, and glasses that were … and more »

ITV News

Certain Antidepressants, Sleep Aids Associated with Higher Dementia Risk Mad In America Greater cumulative doses of antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants and other drugs that are anticholinergic or block the neurotransmitter acetylcholine are associated with significant increases in dementia and Alzheimer's, according to a study in … Use of sleeping pills fall as link with dementia concerns doctorsITV News all 4 news articles »

VOXXI

Medications that might increase risk of dementia or Alzheimer's VOXXI One of the most terrifying aspects of getting older is the possibility of degenerative brain disease. Though science has made huge strides in understanding such conditions, there are no cures, and no way to completely prevent the development of … Use of sleeping pills fall as link with dementia concerns doctorsITV News all 4 news articles »