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Alzheimer's Research UK are the UK's leading Alzheimer's research charity aiming to find a cure for dementia. Together we have the power to make breakthroughs possible.

Jun 10, 2022 · PET scans detect specific molecules in the brain. They are more commonly used in research than for diagnosis. By injecting or swallowing safe radioactive dyes which bind to …

Nov 9, 2023 · A new year has arrived. For some, this is the time of year to reflect on both ourselves, and the loved ones we’ve recently spent time with. If you spent time with family and …

Amyloid is a protein which builds up in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery of amyloid in Alzheimer’s disease was made possible by scientists who worked with families who had a …

In fact, the UK’s ageing population is one of the reasons that more people are being diagnosed with dementia than ever before. However younger people can also develop dementia.

Mild cognitive impairment. also referred to as MCI, describes memory and thinking problems that are mild but still noticeable. Mild- not severe.. Cognitive- to do with the way our brains think, …

Dementia is caused by different diseases that affect the brain, the most common being Alzheimer’s. Frontotemporal dementia, also known as FTD, is a rare type of dementia.

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Growing evidence suggests that a healthy, balanced diet may reduce our risk of dementia. This is because what we eat affects our overall health and can contribute to the development of …