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5 New Year’s resolutions to help reduce your risk of dementia

Here are five things you can do to help lower your chances of developing dementia, with illustrations by multi-award winning cartoonist, the late Tony Husband.

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).

Nordic diet combined with activity can decrease cognitive decline

New research shows that a healthy diet combined with staying active can reduce cognitive decline.

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.

AAIC: Lancet Commission reveals a third of cases of dementia may be preventable – Alzheimer’s Society comment

The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care is being presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2017.

Genetic testing kits and dementia

The genetics behind Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia is complex, and DNA testing kits like 23andme cannot tell the complete story about a person's risk of developing the condition.

Who gets vascular dementia?

There are many things that increase a person’s chances of developing vascular dementia. These are called ‘risk factors’. It is possible to avoid some risk factors, while others cannot be controlled.

Clear, accessible information about dementia for people with learning disabilities

From the December 2015/January 2016 issue of our magazine, The Society has two new factsheets for people with learning disabilities. Andrew Bence meets the people who helped to develop and test them.

SACN report on diet and dementia risk - Alzheimer's Society comment

A report published yesterday (28 February) by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has suggested that there is little evidence of a link between diet and dementia risk.

Research finds blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk, Alzheimer's Society comments

New research published today suggests that blood-thinning drugs may be associated with reduction in dementia risk, as well as reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).

Bilingual brains are more resilient to dementia cause by Alzheimer’s disease

Lifelong bilinguals have increased connectivity in certain areas of the brain that help to protect them from dementia, according to a study published on Monday 30 January.

Does living near busy roads increase risk of dementia?

05 January 2017

Regular saunas could reduce the risk of dementia, new study finds

Middle aged men in Finland who take a sauna more than four times a week are two thirds less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or dementia over a 20 year period.