News Tag: News. Potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment fails trial New research shows that a potential new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, Lanabecestat, has failed a phase 2/3 trial. Read more
News Tag: News. New research into air pollution and dementia finds link with cognitive ageing New research shows that air pollution could have an effect on cognitive ageing. Read more
News Tag: News. Intensive blood pressure control may reduce risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Research from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) shows that treatment to lower blood pressure can reduce Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Read more
News Tag: News. Painkillers may cause harmful side effects for people with dementia Two new studies have suggest that opioid-based painkillers can cause harmful side effects for people with dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. New studies bring advances along the gut-liver-brain axis in Alzheimer’s disease Four new research studies suggest links between the digestive system, including gut and liver function, and changes in the brain associated dementia. Read Alzheimer's Society's comment on these findings. Read more
News Tag: News. Nordic diet combined with activity can decrease cognitive decline New research shows that a healthy diet combined with staying active can reduce cognitive decline. Read more
News Tag: News. Sugary diet may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease New research has shown that sugary drink intake is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
News Tag: News. Female advantage in verbal memory may mask early stages of Alzheimer's New research shows that women are better at retaining memory for words and verbal items, not only during normal aging but also during early stage dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Hormone Replacement Therapy and cognitive health – Alzheimer's Society comment New research into the cognitive effects of hormone replacement therapy has been presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Chicago. Read more
News Tag: News. Research suggests fewer black men receiving dementia diagnosis Research recently presented in Chicago at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) reveals differences in diagnosis rates between black and white men in the UK. Read more
News Tag: News. New data shows rise in deaths caused by dementia The Office for National Statistics released figures today revealing there were 533,253 deaths registered in England and Wales in 2017, a 1.6% increase from 2016. Read more
News Tag: News. Pregnancy history may be linked to dementia – Alzheimer's Society comment A woman’s history of pregnancy may affect her risk of Alzheimer’s disease decades later, according to a study published in today's online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Read more