Alzheimer's Disease

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)

Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies Andrew Quinn

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 Dennis Morton

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

Sex Pistols’ John Lydon competing to represent Ireland in Eurovision Dennis Morton

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 Chelsie Sewell

Readers' letters: Hearts & Minds make a big difference By The Newsroom

Nick Gardner enjoys the view after another gruelling climb to 3000-plus feet

OAP climber is closing in on last of Scotland's 282 Munro peaks Katharine Hay

The number of deaths from dementia and other age-related conditions fell 5% in Scotland last year
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Number of deaths from dementia fall by 5% in Scotland Hannah Carmichael

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland increased by more than a third in the most recent week, figures have showed.

Covid-related deaths in Scotland increase for fifth week stephen mcilkenny

Alzheimer's research: Dr Fiona McLean
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Scottish expert given £235,000 for dementia research Katharine Hay

Confirmed or suspected coronavirus deaths in Scotland fell by 33 to 139 in the week to Sunday, according to latest figures.

Latest figures show drop in suspected coronavirus deaths Lucinda Cameron

Alzheimer's and dementia are the biggest cause of death in Scottish women

Breakthrough as research links 42 genes to Alzheimer’s disease Nina Massey and Jane Kirby

Dr Mauro Dragone with Toyota’s Human Support Robot.

The doctor will see you now - by teleporting into your home Daniel Harkins

Most people may be in favour of reducing air pollution but they could disagree with some of the details of Edinburgh's planned low-emission zone (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Make sure to tell council what you think about LEZ plans – John McLellan John McLellan

EastEnders and Carry On star Dame Barbara Windsor has died, aged 83 Helen Johnson

Steve Thompson is one of the ex-international rugby players taking legal action against RFU (Getty)

Symptoms of early onset dementia - and why the disease affects rugby players Jenna Macfarlane

Watch the moving moment a former ballerina with Alzheimer’s remembers dancing to... Rhona Shennan

A new algorithm could detect ‘Covid cough’ - even in people with no obvious symp... Ethan Shone

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 Iain Leggat

Another five Covid-19 linked deaths were recorded in the latest NRS weekly statistics.

Five new Covid-19 linked deaths Jamie McKenzie

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 Claire Schofield

Former professional footballers have lower risk of mental health disorders.

Ex professional footballers have lower risk of anxiety and depression Kevan Christie

Dementia is the most common underlying health condition in those dying from Covid-19 in Scotland

Dementia most common underlying health condition in people dying from virus Kevan Christie

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

Certain lifestyle habits may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 60% - here's wh... Helen Johnson

This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock)

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

Faulty gene linked to dementia doubles serious infection risk

Faulty gene linked to dementia doubles risk of infection Kevan Christie

Doctors and nurses prepare to enter the Covid-19 ward putting on the PPE safety equipment at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Picture: Andy O'Brien

4,000 people have now died from Covid-19 in Scotland Sam Shedden