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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.

Making your home dementia friendly

Read a booklet about practical ways to make your home more dementia friendly.

Research news in brief: Autumn 2018

01 September 2018

New study finds positive link between good cardiovascular health and reduced dementia risk in old age

A new study published reports that participants with good cardiovascular health in later life were found to have a lower risk of dementia.

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.

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.

Exercise and risk

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.

Risk factors for vascular dementia

There are a number of things that can put someone at risk of developing vascular dementia. These are called risk factors. Most of these are things that contribute to underlying cardiovascular diseases.

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.