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‘At 98, I wouldn’t be so sharp without puzzles’: do crosswords and quizzes really boost your brain power?

We’re told that they give us a mental workout, but the evidence suggests it’s a bit more complicated …

The Guardian - UK

Care home residents break record for world’s oldest choir with average age of 94

The Prime Timers sang festive songs including Jingle Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas.

Evening Standard

These surprising professions have the lowest rate of Alzheimer’s disease deaths

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia and it is one of the leading causes of death in the United States

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“Something Is Off”: Wendy Williams Seen Amid Dementia Battle And Guardian’s “Incapacitated” Claim

Wendy Williams, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, was recently seen in Florida, appearing cheerful while interacting with fans. The post “Something Is Off”: Wendy Williams Seen Amid Dementia Battle And Guardian’s “Incapacitated” Claim first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Taking Any Of These 5 Medications Daily? Doctor Cautions That They May Cause Dementia

Dr. Zain Hasan, a board-certified anesthesiologist in Los Angeles shared on TikTok five common medications including two over-the-counter drugs that if taken daily can raise the risk of dementia.

Medical Daily

Exercise boosts memory for up to 24 hours after a workout – new research

What’s good for your heart is good for your brain. Just as physical activity helps keep our bodies fit and strong as we age, it also helps maintain our cognitive function – and is even linked with lower dementia risk.

The Conversation

Claus for concern: why we should be worried about Santa’s health

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of year when preparations begin for the arrival of that favourite festive visitor: Santa Claus.

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Jack Draper cancels training with Carlos Alcaraz in Spain due to hip injury

The British number one was due to hit with the Wimbledon champion next week.

The Independent UK

The condition that remains the UK’s leading cause of death

Northern Ireland had the highest death rate at 11.7%

The Independent UK

Dementia remains UK’s leading cause of death, analysis finds

Alzheimer’s Research UK has warned the ‘crisis will only worsen’ unless the Government takes action.

Evening Standard

Does menopause hormone therapy increase or decrease your risk of dementia? Here’s the science

By 2050, around 135 million people worldwide will be living with dementia. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even after accounting for women living longer.

The Conversation

Ex-footballers’ higher dementia rates not driven by ‘lifestyle factors’ – study

The FIELD study at the University of Glasgow is investigating potential links between dementia and head impacts in sport.

Evening Standard

Mohamed Al Fayed faked dementia to evade prosecution, son says

Omar Fayed claims former Harrods owner tricked police to escape justice over rape and sexual assault allegations

The Guardian - UK

Bruce Willis is in a very stable place, says Demi Moore

Demi Moore has provided an update on the health of Bruce Willis, her ex-husband.

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Demi Moore gives health update on ex-husband Bruce Willis

The 69–year–old actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

Evening Standard

Demi Moore shares health update on Hollywood star Bruce Willis

The actress said there is ‘great loss’ but also ‘great beauty’ that can arise from a dementia diagnosis.

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Tony Christie's singing is 'as good as ever' after dementia diagnosis

Music veteran Tony Christie has declared his singing is "as good as ever" following his diagnosis with early onset dementia admitting he's made a few "adjustments" to help him on stage.

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Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths dies aged 77 after dementia battle

Three-time world champion Mark Williams was among those to pay tribute on social media, calling Griffiths a ‘legend’

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The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?

Long thought to be sterile, our brains are now believed to harbour all sorts of micro-organisms, from bacteria to fungi. How big a part do they play in Alzheimer’s and similar diseases?

Evening Standard

Alastair Stewart reveals he can’t tie his shoelaces amid dementia battle

Mr Stewart, 72, was diagnosed after a series of ‘minor strokes’

The Independent UK

‘I can’t tie my own shoelaces’: Alastair Stewart describes reality of living with dementia

The veteran ITN broadcaster has described how he struggles with daily tasks as he lives with dementia

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis: Die Hard actor seen in rare photo after dementia diagnosis

Actor was seen smiling with daughters while holding plaque that reads ‘Best Dad Ever’

International Business Times

Cop Fatally Tasered Grandmother In Nursing Home

Clare Nowland used a walker and suffered from dementia at a nursing home in Australia

Evening Standard

Wendy Williams: Timeline of guardianship as TV star deemed 'permanently disabled' after dementia diagnosis

The 60-year-old talk show veteran’s financial guardian is in a legal dispute with the team behind a film about her, which premiered earlier this year

The Conversation

Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows

Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging. That was a key finding for my colleagues and me in our new study, which was published in the journal Annals…

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