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The marriage conundrum: Is it healthier?

Why are married people bound to live healthier, longer lives?

Salon

Caring for a partner with dementia takes a heavy toll. Try holding on to the moments of joy

A two-sided approach of acknowledging the negatives while searching for pockets of happiness may help

The Guardian - AU

Popular medication may increase risk of dementia, new research suggests

Taking prescribed sleeping medication may mean you're more likely to develop the condition, according to scientists.

Daily Record

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New research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease discovered that white people had a 79 per cent higher risk of developing dementia when on sleeping medication.

Irish Mirror

In HBO special, Marc Maron gets laughs from the most somber of subjects

Comedian touches on abortion, dementia and death in contemplative new show ‘From Bleak to Dark.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-teacher accused of molesting four boys avoids trial

A 91-year-old former primary school teacher accused of sexually abusing four boys in the 1960s is now unfit to stand trial due to severe dementia.

AAP

Richard Marcus, the last founding family member to run Neiman Marcus, dies at 84

Richard Cantrell Marcus, who as the last founding family member to run Dallas-based Neiman Marcus led the company at a time of a major expansion outside Texas, died Saturday at his home in Austin from complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

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Chicago investment adviser charged with stealing $683,000 from clients, including 2 men with dementia

David S. Wells, 32, is accused of telling clients he would invest their money in publicly traded companies but spending it on himself and losing the rest on risky trades.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dementia warning as divorced and single people at highest risk of disease

Spouses who get married and stay married - without any breaks - are less likely to develop dementia than anyone else.

Daily Record

Barbara Windsor’s legacy is about dementia — not her ‘bra flying off’

Scott Mitchell and EastEnders stars will remember Dame Barbara when they run the TCS London Marathon on April 23 for dementia research funding

The Independent UK

Barbara Windsor’s legacy is about dementia not just ‘bra flying off’ – widower

Scott Mitchell and EastEnders stars will remember Dame Barbara when they run the TCS London Marathon on April 23 for dementia research funding.

The Independent UK

How Your Diet Could Help (or Hurt) Your Aging Brain

Two recent studies suggest that eating ultra-processed foods may worsen age-related cognitive decline and increase the risk of dementia.

Inverse

Scientists find simple trick to lower dementia risk - stay married and have kids

"Exactly what causes dementia is a mystery. This survey indicates that being married and a lower risk of dementia are linked, but we don't know why"

Wales Online

Ten strategies to deal with life and help your loved ones after Alzheimer's diagnosis

One in 14 people in the UK over the age of 65 has dementia. Journalist Susan Elkin lost her husband Nick to Alzheimer's disease in 2019. Shares some of the strategies that helped them during his rapid decline

Daily Mirror

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Liverpool Echo

Teen 'lost for words' after reading email

Abdul Wase said: "I wouldn't have been able to do it without them"

Dynamite News

Study: Weight Loss Can Be Early Predictor Of Alzheimer's Disease In People With Down Syndrome

Researchers revealed that unintentional weight loss in individuals with Down syndrome may signal the beginning of Alzheimer's disease long before usual cognitive symptoms like memory loss and dementia become apparent. Read further on Dynamite News:

Los Angeles Times

Tom Girardi’s dementia diagnosis likely to be battleground in criminal case

LOS ANGELES — Tom Girardi is expected to wake Monday morning in the memory care unit of an Orange County assisted living facility. After breakfast and the medications he has been prescribed for dementia and other ailments, the 83-year-old is to be driven to a downtown Los Angeles courthouse.

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Pensioner with dementia thankfully found safe and well after going missing from Backworth home

The 88-year-old man was reported to have gone missing from his address in Backworth

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Manchester Evening News

Elderly man with dementia goes missing after being pulled over by police

Officers are becoming 'increasingly concerned' about John McDonough

The Independent UK

Loneliness can raise dementia risk, new study suggests

Researchers studied the data of more than 500,000 participants

Daily Record

Perthshire father and son in training for London Marathon to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Jamie and Hamish Landale, from the Strathearn area, will also be using the experience to remember all those affected by dementia

The Independent UK

Obesity can trigger Alzheimer’s disease, new study suggests

As a result, scientists claim losing weight could slow cognitive decline and lower the risk of dementia

The Conversation

Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline

Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are high in fat and sugar – may cause detrimental changes to the brain and lead to cognitive impairment.

Daily Mirror

Just three mild concussions linked to worsened brain function and dementia in later life

Scientists discover that multiple head injuries can seriously affect the neurological part of the body when people get older, causing plenty of issues

The Independent UK

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

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

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