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What frontotemporal dementia does to you

Some of the same genetic mutations can lead to FTD, ALS or symptoms of both

Salon

Scientists reveal how to spot first signs of dementia nine years before diagnosis

Early intervention could reduce your risk of developing dementia-related disease

The Independent UK

Dr Michael Mosley's warning to anyone with a gas hob at home

The health specialist warns that associated issues can increase the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, dementia

Wales Online

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Scientists reveal how to spot first signs of dementia nine years before diagnosis

Early intervention could reduce your risk of developing dementia-related disease

The Independent UK

Scientists reveal how to spot first signs of dementia nine years before diagnosis

Early intervention could reduce your risk of developing dementia-related disease

The Independent UK

Distressed dementia patients don’t belong in hospital wards, but there are often no other options in Australia

We need to fix the aged care system to properly look after for those with dementia, and their carers

The Guardian - AU

'My menopause symptoms were so bad that I thought I had dementia'

Sinead McNamara became involved with menopause advocacy after feeling left in the dark about the symptoms she experienced

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Dementia overtakes coronary heart disease as leading cause of premature death in older Australians

Dementia overtakes coronary heart disease as the leading cause of burden of disease and premature death in older Australians.

ABC News

People who regularly use laxatives may have greater risk of dementia – study

The study also found that people who used multiple laxatives had an even higher risk.

The Independent UK

Morning Mail: dementia our new top health problem, super debate heats up, JK Rowling’s book fears

Different types of dementia have surpassed heart problems as biggest cause of illness burden, report says; author believed former husband would burn Harry Potter draft

The Guardian - AU

What is No Smoking Day and how can it help Londoners quit?

No Smoking Day is an annual awareness day which encourages smokers to attempt to quit the habit.

Evening Standard

Dementia now afflicts more seniors than heart disease

Dementia is now the No.1 cause of illness, injury or death among Australians aged over 65 with case numbers forecast to increase further in the coming decades.

AAP

A 19-year-old is the youngest person to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease – the cause is a mystery

A 19-year-old man from China, who has been having memory problems since the age of 17, was diagnosed with dementia, according to a recent case study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

The Conversation

'I'm grieving for my mum who is still alive - dementia makes her a different person'

Rachel Peace, 30, shares what it is like to care for her mum Brenda, whose young-onset dementia has taken over her personality

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The Guardian - AU

Dementia now causes greatest burden of illness, injury and premature death in older Australians

Condition overtakes coronary heart disease with 62% rise in number of healthy years lost since 2011, report finds, causing significant impact on carers and families

The New Daily

Dementia is the leading cause of disease burden for older Australians, report finds

Dementia has overtaken coronary heart disease as the leading cause of disease burden among Australians aged 65 and over.

The Conversation

How frontotemporal dementia, the syndrome affecting Bruce Willis, changes the brain – research is untangling its genetic causes

Around 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. Recently, the actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a rare type of dementia that typically affects people ages 45 to 64. In contrast to Alzheimer’s, in which the major initial symptom is memory loss,…

The Independent UK

Scientists find link between obesity and dementia

The findings suggest it is important to address obesity and begin healthy weight loss when people reach their 40s and 50s

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The Independent UK

Scientists reveal how to spot first signs of dementia nine years before diagnosis

Early intervention could reduce your risk of developing dementia-related disease

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FTD explained: Experts on brain disorder’s symptoms and treatment

Fans and followers of Hollywood icon Bruce Willis were shocked and saddened by the news of the actor’s diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a rare form of dementia.

Daily Mirror

Exercising just once a month at any age reduces risk of dementia, study finds

Researchers at University College London have found that it is never too late to start exercising to reduce the risk of dementia with a study suggesting benefits at any age

The Independent UK

Staying fit and active throughout life ‘best way to stave off dementia’

Even taking up exercise in your 60s is better than doing nothing at all for protecting brain health, research suggests.

The Conversation

You've read the scary headlines – but rest assured, your cookware is safe

“Are nonstick pans toxic”? “Can aluminium cookware cause dementia?” “Are my scratched pans still safe?” That’s just a sample of a few worrying headlines about the safety of our pots and pans recently.

Wales Online

Decision due on proposed changes to council-run care homes in RCT

The changes would see five kept open and three closed to be replaced with extra care apartments, dementia beds, and a facility for adults with learning disabilities

The Independent UK

Scientists reveal how to spot first signs of dementia nine years before diagnosis

Early intervention could reduce your risk of developing dementia-related disease

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