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CelebrityYahoo Style UK10 of Dame Barbara Windsor's funniest ever quotes
The actor was known for her cheeky sense of humour.
CelebrityYahoo Style UKEverything we learnt about Dame Barbara Windsor from her celebrity tributes
The 'Eastenders' star will be remembered for her unwavering kindness.
CelebrityYahoo Style UKCouple gets married for second time after husband's dementia caused him to forget their first wedding
The wife has said the wedding was 'a completely unexpected wonderful miracle'.
HealthYahoo Style UKGrandson creates 'water sweets' to prevent dehydration after caring for grandmother with dementia
Not drinking enough water can be a common problem among the elderly.
HealthYahoo Style UKThese four foods have been found by a new study to help your brain function better
Scientists have singled out certain items from the famously-healthy Mediterranean diet.
HealthYahoo Style UKEating enough fruit and veg lowers risk of memory loss, says a new study
Protein-rich foods were also linked to boosted brain power.
HealthYahoo Style UKExcessive napping could be a sign of Alzheimer's disease
New research has shed light on this risk factor for dementia.
HealthYahoo Style UKNHS health MOTs: What are they and how can you get one?
People who attend the health checks are more likely to lose weight, lower blood pressure and give up smoking.
HealthAOLThese five lifestyle changes can help lower your risk of getting Alzheimer's
There are five lifestyle behaviours that may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, even if you're genetically pre-disposed to it. That's according to recent research from Rush University in Chicago and a UK-based study of nearly
HealthYahoo Style UKDementia diagnosis at a 'record high': Here's how to spot the signs
Dementia is the leading cause of death in Britain.
HealthYahoo Style UKToo much sleep bad for your memory, new research suggests
It turns out, getting too much shut-eye can be just as detrimental to your health as not having enough.
HealthYahoo Style UKConfusion over money could be an early sign of dementia, new research suggests
These changes can be spotted in the early stages of the disease.
HealthYahoo Style UK'Under seven hours sleep a night could trigger a stroke or heart attack'
It might be time to bid farewell to those late night Netflix sessions.
HealthAOLKeen sense of smell linked to longer life
Older adults with a poor sense of smell may die sooner than their counterparts who have keen olfactory abilities, a US study suggests. Researchers asked 2,289 adults, ages 71 to 82, to identify 12 common smells, awarding scores from zero to as
EntertainmentAOLHusband with dementia able to reconnect with wife
A husband living with dementia who doesn't speak has finally been able to reconnect with his wife - using a combination of sights and sounds in a 'Music Memory Box'. The 'Music Memory Box' is a kit which families fill
HealthYahoo Style UKMike Tindall opens up about how his dad has 'deteriorated' during 'nightmare' Parkinson’s battle
The former rugby player hopes to raise awareness of the condition.
HealthYahoo Style UKHalf of adults can't spot the risk factors for dementia, so what are they?
More than 850,000 people in the UK are living with dementia
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If you don't want dementia then a daily orange juice may help
A study published late last year in the journal Neurology has found that Middle-aged men who consume orange juice on a daily basis may be lowering their chances of cognitive decline. The Harvard University study involved almost 28,000 men whose
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKThe depressing reason that men are better at navigating than women
It's to do with something that massively affects women worldwide.
HealthYahoo Style UKMiddle-aged drinkers could have a reduced dementia risk
But only if you're drinking in moderation.
NewsYahoo Style UKHow to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Dame Barbara Windsor has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease
NewsAOLCoroner calls for dementia checks on older drivers
After tending to a crash in which a victim was killed by an 88-year-old driver with dementia, a coroner is calling for older motorists to be routinely checked for the condition. Deborah archer, the assistant coroner for Plymouth and South Devon,
ScienceAOLCould cucumbers lead to new Alzheimer's treatment?
Researchers from Oxford and Dundee universities are using the cucumber mosaic virus to create a new vaccine. It's been described as a 'magic bullet' that could potentially help thousands of people. Find out how in the video above.
HealthAOLBest time of day to boost your brain
You know you what you should do to keep your brain healthy - but did you know there's also a right time to do it? Making a few simple changes to your daily routine could make all the difference... See also: Dementia and diet - what to eat
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How your dental health can hurt your body
The idea that brushing and flossing your teeth might increase your risk of developing dementia or having a heart attack might seem like nonsense – but the links between oral health and other conditions are being seriously studied by