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Over 40,000 people with dementia are reported missing for the first time in the UK every year

Ad Feature Appeal launched to safeguard digital database for dementia patients

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New research suggests that drinking tap water could be putting millions of people living in the UK at a greater risk of dementia.

New research warns of 'link' between soft water and dementia

The new blood test can remove barriers to an early diagnosis

Ad Feature Blood test which can help detect early Alzheimer’s launches in the UK

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Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

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Headband created that can detect Alzheimer’s disease

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Breaking Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Fiona Phillips attends Theirworld's Annual International Woman's Day Breakfast on March 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Theirworld)

Fiona Phillips announces she has Alzheimer’s disease aged 62
Phillips feared the worst but still described the confirmation as ‘gut punching’ but will not undergo trials for a revolutionary drug
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1,643 deaths were registered in Bedford in 2022 – down from 1,782 the year before

Fewer Bedford deaths registered in 2022 than in any year since pandemic began

Nora Forster and John Lydon attend the BMI Awards at The Dorchester on October 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

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A Mediterranean diet slashes the risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, according to new research.

Mediterranean diet slashes risk of dementia by almost a quarter

John Lydon is competing to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Sex Pistols’ John Lydon competing to represent Ireland in Eurovision

Findings of a clinical trial involving a new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab have been published

New Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab hailed ‘momentous’ by experts in trial

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Dr's Casebook: Wiggling worms may give us a clue to slow Alzheimer’s disease

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Bedford has recorded more than 10 per cent more deaths in the first nine months of this year than last

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Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support(Photo: Shutterstock)

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support

The test could detect signs of the disease 20 years before symptoms show (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new blood test could spot Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear

A combination of different factors have been suggested to help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Negative thinking may lead to dementia according to a new study - here’s what yo...

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A new Alzheimer's study has linked alcohol to dementia

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A couple of glasses of wine a day really do help clear your mind

Scientists develop blood test that could spot Alzheimer's

Tucking into a curry can fight dementia

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Alzheimer's protein study welcomed by experts

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Saunas really are good for your heart

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Loud snorers more at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease says new research

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