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Small heart problems could raise Dementia risks

A new study has found that even subtle issues with the heart’s ability to pump blood may contribute to early changes in the brain that affect memory and increase the likelihood of dementia later in life. These findings add to growing evidence that heart and brain health are closely connected, and that protecting the heart could also help safeguard cognitive function as we age.

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Every parent’s nightmare as two year old diagnosed with Dementia

A new blood test might spot women at risk of getting dementia up to 25 years before any signs appear, according to a major study. This could change how doctors spot and handle the illness early on. The test looks for higher levels of a protein called p-tau217 in the blood, which is linked to brain changes in Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia... (Audio Available – 845 words – 4 minute read time)

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New Blood test shows promise of identifying Dementia in women decades in advance

A new blood test might spot women at risk of getting dementia up to 25 years before any signs appear, according to a major study. This could change how doctors spot and handle the illness early on. The test looks for higher levels of a protein called p-tau217 in the blood, which is linked to brain changes in Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia... (Audio Available – 845 words – 4 minute read time)

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Post Meal Sugar and possible increased Dementia risks

What happens to your blood sugar after a meal might have a bigger effect on your brain health in later life than many people realise. Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that sharp rises in glucose levels following meals are linked... (Audio Available – 639 words – 3 minute read time)

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New Study suggests menopause could explain women’s higher dementia risk

A new study suggests that menopause may cause a notable loss of grey matter in certain brain areas, potentially contributing to why women are at higher risk of dementia compared with men. Researchers from the University of Cambridge... (Audio Available – 429 words – 2 minute read time)

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Simple finger prick blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s study show promising results

A new and unique study is exploring a simple finger prick blood test that could revolutionise the way Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed, making it quicker and less invasive for millions of people. Known as the Bio-Hermes-002 trial... (Audio Available – 423 words – 2 minute read time)

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How your Body Clock may increase Dementia risks

A new study reveals that a weaker or more irregular body clock in older adults could indicate a higher risk of developing dementia, with researchers finding that those whose daily rest and activity patterns were... (Audio available – 612 words – 3 minute read time)

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High Fat Dairy Diets and the Possible Links to Lower Dementia Risk

A recent study has sparked interest by suggesting that eating certain high fat dairy products might help cut down the chances of getting dementia. Researchers looked at how items like full fat cheese and cream could play a role in brain health... (Audio available – 470 words – 2 minute read time)

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Evoke and Evoke+ Ozempic Drug Trials fail to live up to Dementia promise

Over the last few years, drugs like Ozempic have gained a strong reputation for helping with more than just diabetes and weight loss. These medicines, known as GLP-1 agonists, have shown promise in improving liver, kidney, and heart... (Audio Available – 438 words – 2 minute read time)

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