We all know that sleeping well can make us feel sharper and more rested. But there is some evidence to suggest that poor sleep over a long period of time can increase our risk of dementia.
One study, which followed over 10,000 UK civil servants over 25 years, found that sleeping less than six hours a night between the ages of 50 and 70 could increase your risk by up to 30%.
Another suggests that sleep disturbances over a long period may contribute to cognitive decline and an increased risk...
The pharmaceutical company, Biogen, announced this week that it will stop developing and marketing the Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (commercially known as Aduhelm).
Aducanumab is...
For decades, families affected by Alzheimer’s have had little more than hope to cling to.
Today, however, there are treatments that can slow the progression...
Alzheimer’s Research UK has today (Wednesday 07 February 2024) announced the appointment of four new Trustees – leading figures from across the charity,...
Monday’s BBC Panorama episode – “Alzheimer’s: A Turning Point?” – focused on the potential arrival of two new breakthrough treatments for Alzheimer’s disease,...
Alzheimer’s Research UK renews its flagship Drug Discovery Alliance with significant investment at a pivotal moment for dementia research.
A decade ago, the dementia...