Alzheimer's Disease

New centre will help people with dementia benefit from outdoors

Dr Susanne Hager

1 in 26 people in Edinburgh set to develop epilepsy - leading neurosurgeon bus...

New research suggests that drinking tap water could be putting millions of people living in the UK at a greater risk of dementia.

New research warns of 'link' between soft water and dementia

The new blood test can remove barriers to an early diagnosis

Ad Feature Blood test which can help detect early Alzheimer’s launches in the UK

Lecanemab is designed to target and clear a protein called amyloid from patient’s brains (Photo: Adobe)

Lecanemab UK: what is it and how much does Alzheimer's drug cost?

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Headband created that can detect Alzheimer’s disease

The new blood test could help identify Alzheimer's disease earlier.

Research firm working on "transformative" new Alzheimer's test

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

Tony Bennett has died aged 96

Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Fiona Phillips attends Theirworld's Annual International Woman's Day Breakfast on March 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Theirworld)

Fiona Phillips announces she has Alzheimer’s disease aged 62

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

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

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

Sex Pistols’ John Lydon competing to represent Ireland in Eurovision

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Breakthrough as research links 42 genes to Alzheimer’s disease

Dr Mauro Dragone with Toyota’s Human Support Robot.

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

Five new Covid-19 linked deaths

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

Former professional footballers have lower risk of mental health disorders.

Ex professional footballers have lower risk of anxiety and depression

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

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...

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

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...

Faulty gene linked to dementia doubles serious infection risk

Faulty gene linked to dementia doubles risk of infection

Alzheimer's Scotland has run a Dementia Friends scheme

Scottish scientists make brain function discovery that could help halt Alzheimer...

Hearts manager Craig Levein has spoken about dementia in football

Hearts manager Craig Levein says football dementia stats are worrying and more i...

Former footballers five times more likely to die from Alzheimer's

Ex footballers five times more likely to die from Alzheimer's disease, finds Sco...

Specially designed mobile phone game can detect Alzheimer's risk

Mobile phone game can detect people at risk of Alzheimer's

Andy Glidden sketching on the streets of the Capital.

How a lunchtime hobby helped to give boost to charity close to Edinburgh artist'...

The rise in dementia deaths from 4915 in 2014 to 6549 in 2017 is perhaps the clearest sign yet of our ageing society

Alison Johnstone: Working together to tackle dementia

Dr Ian Elliott has so far raised around Â£1700 from taking part in Alzheimers Research UKs Running Down Dementia challenge

Ian steps up in 200k Alzheimer's challenge for mum

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A new Alzheimer's study has linked alcohol to dementia

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How to spot the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimers Research UKs new Edinburgh fundraising group are planning a charity quiz night

Mighty effort for new charity group

A couple of glasses of wine a day really do help clear your mind

Scientists develop blood test that could spot Alzheimer's

Tucking into a curry can fight dementia

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Alzheimer's protein study welcomed by experts

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Saunas really are good for your heart

Grandpa's Great Escape.

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Three or four cups of coffee a day does you more good than harm

More people are opting to care for relatives at home, a new study has found. Picture: Contributed

New figures show more people are opting to care for relatives