We explain the science behind the headlines on dementia blood tests, what they are and who can benefit. And whether they can ...

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Last month, I returned to a sunny Liverpool to attend the British Neuroscience Association’s (BNA) “Festival of Neuroscience”. As someone who began their scientific journey in this city, it was a ...

Our brains control everything we think, feel, remember and do. There are diseases that stop a person’s brain from working properly. When a person has one of these diseases, they may have problems with ...

Early and accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective, person-centred care – and nowhere is this more important than in dementia. Spotting the signs early and getting a diagnosis can change ...

For every 10 people with dementia, 6 have Alzheimer’s disease. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include changes in memory, becoming lost in familiar places, low mood, difficulty communicating, and ...

This incredible challenge pits you against the spectacular adventure playground of the Lake District National Park. Trek to the summit of one of the Lake District’s most iconic peaks, the Old Man of ...

Join us on Monday 24 February 2025, for a day dedicated to supporting early career researchers in the dementia field. Sessions start at 11am. This event is designed to provide you with the knowledge, ...

Find out about five major findings of dementia research over the years, including new treatments and potential ways of diagnosing dementia. Click on each box for more information. 1. The discovery of ...

A double-blind review is one in which both the grant applicant and the reviewer do not know each other’s identity. Analysis of our internal data, which will be published soon, 7 shows that women have ...

Too many people think dementia is just a part of ageing, but the truth is it’s caused by physical diseases. The damage caused by Alzheimer’s can lead to a brain weighing around 140g less than a ...

There are several rarer conditions that can lead to dementia or dementia-like symptoms. Around 35,000 people in the UK are thought to be affected by these rarer causes of dementia. Dementia is not a ...