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Dementia research – more investment


April 2, 2012 at 8:10 am

News that the government is to double investment into dementia research to £66 million by 2015 is being seen as a sign that the disease is finally being given the priority it deserves. More emphasis is also being put on … Continue reading

You are what you eat


February 22, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Yet more evidence is emerging that you really are a product of what you eat. Two new studies published this week have underlined the importance of diet in preventing memory loss and dementia, and increasing longevity. Research presented to the annual meeting … Continue reading

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s early: Could an iPad test be the answer?


September 21, 2011 at 2:40 pm

As the saying goes, prevention is always better than cure. But while they might not always prevent a condition arising, health screening and checkups can help diagnose problems early – which may allow them to be treated more effectively. Alzheimer’s … Continue reading

Follow up article on Alzheimer’s disease by Dr Martin Bell


May 18, 2011 at 1:53 pm

Following our article in April 2011 about Alzheimer’s disease NHS screening, we have asked our resident expert Dr Martin Bell to write about his experiences with Alzheimer’s disease.

Should the NHS be screening the over 75s for Alzheimer’s?


April 6, 2011 at 8:04 am

Dementia affects some 750,000 people in the UK, yet fewer than half of these receive a diagnosis.