Figures suggest that 1 in 3 of those born* each year in the UK will develop Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in their lifetime. The root causes of…
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Could being born to an obese mother increase your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Busted: 5 dementia myths
It’s NOT just the elderly who get dementia, it’s NOT a mental health condition and treatment IS available. Dr Lesley Baillee is a Senior Lecturer and…
High blood pressure may protect over-80s from dementia
It is well known that high blood pressure is a risk factor for dementia, so the results of a new study from the University of California,…
Dementiaville scoops Learning on Screen Award
The Open University and Channel 4 co-produced documentary series that explored a radical approach to dementia care has won the General Education Broadcast Award at the…
Pioneering Alzheimer’s research could help find new treatments
A leading dementia researcher at the OU has secured nearly £370k of funding from Alzheimer’s Research UK for a ground-breaking new research project which may pave…