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Eating cranberries could prevent dementia and improve memory, study finds
All it takes is eating a cupful of cranberries everyday to potentially prevent dementia, and other health benefits.
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What types of dementia are there? Signs and symptoms to see your GP about
From Alzheimer's disease to Vascular dementia, knowing the signs and symptoms of the condition can help people get the diagnosis and care they need.
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Dementia symptoms checklist as one in four show signs for two years before diagnosis
Fill out the new dementia symptoms checklist and take it to your GP if you're worried you have the condition.
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Daily brisk walk or bike ride 'may reduce older people's risk of Alzheimer's'
Scientists say physical activity dampens inflammation in the brain - protecting against mental decline.
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These are the key decades to get fit if you want to stave off dementia, study reveals
"It’s very much a case of early prevention."
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10 of Dame Barbara Windsor's funniest ever quotes
The actor was known for her cheeky sense of humour.
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The 'Eastenders' star will be remembered for her unwavering kindness.
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Couple 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'.
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Grandson creates 'water sweets' to prevent dehydration after caring for grandmother with dementia
Not drinking enough water can be a common problem among the elderly.
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These 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.
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Eating enough fruit and veg lowers risk of memory loss, says a new study
Protein-rich foods were also linked to boosted brain power.
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Excessive napping could be a sign of Alzheimer's disease
New research has shed light on this risk factor for dementia.
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NHS 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.
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These 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
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Dementia diagnosis at a 'record high': Here's how to spot the signs
Dementia is the leading cause of death in Britain.
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Too 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.
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Confusion over money could be an early sign of dementia, new research suggests
These changes can be spotted in the early stages of the disease.
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'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.
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Keen 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
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Husband 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
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Mike 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.
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Half 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
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The depressing reason that men are better at navigating than women
It's to do with something that massively affects women worldwide.
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Middle-aged drinkers could have a reduced dementia risk
But only if you're drinking in moderation.
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How to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Dame Barbara Windsor has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease