In recent years, worries about plastic pollution have grown, not just for the environment but also for our health. Tiny bits of plastic, known as microplastics and nanoplastics (often called MNPs), are everywhere - in the air, water, and food. These particles... (Audio Available – 1,168 words – 6 minute read time)
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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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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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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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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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Living with dementia can bring many challenges, not just for the person affected but also for their family and carers. One of the most worrying issues is wandering, where someone might leave home and become lost or disoriented... (Audio Available – 702 words – 4 minute read time)
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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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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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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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Andre Yarham, a young man from Norfolk, became one of Britain's youngest people to face dementia when he was diagnosed just before his 23rd birthday. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 24 on 27th December, only days after... (Audio available – 419 words – 2 minute read time)
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Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have discovered that blockages in the brain's waste clearance system, visible as enlarged perivascular spaces on standard MRI scans, appear to signal... (Audio available – 584 words – 3 minute read time)
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