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Exercise ‘significant role’ in reducing risk of dementia, long-term study finds
BBC News
The study has been funded by the Medical Research Council, the Alzheimer’s Society and the British Heart Foundation. People in the study who followed four of these had a 60% decline in dementia and cognitive decline rates, with exercise named as the …
Exercise most effective lifestyle choice for preventing dementia, researchers sayThe Independent
Doctors Urge Focus on Diet to Tackle Dementia in UKThe Epoch Times
Experts reveal the most effective lifestyle choice for preventing dementiaNew Zealand Herald
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Alzheimer’s Society pledges &pound100m to a decade of dementia research at …
Home Care
Mr Hughes said: “For the past forty years Alzheimer’s Society has led the fight against dementia. We are pushing the boundaries to bring life-changing research to prevent, care and ultimately cure dementia closer to people with the condition, but we …

Dementia prevention is possible, expert says
CBC.ca
In 2011, an estimated 747,000 Canadians were living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The Alzheimer Society of Canada says the prevalence of dementia in Canada could more than double in 30 years. G8 health ministers and other delegates are …

NHS scan to rule out Alzheimer’s
Telegraph.co.uk
One in five Alzheimer’s diagnoses turns out to be incorrect, meaning patients are given unnecessary medication and face the psychological difficulties associated with coming to terms with the illness. It also means patients with other forms of dementia …
Ottawa urged to improve dementia and Alzheimer’s strategyNews1130
Dementia research funding should be on same footing as cancer, says charityThe Guardian
Norfolk MP George Freeman: “Alzheimer’s and dementia is a ticking time bomb …Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
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£100 million committed to dementia research in next decade
Alzheimer’s Society
At today’s (Wednesday 11 December 2013) G8 dementia summit, Alzheimer’s Society Chief Executive, Jeremy Hughes, will pledge to spend at least £100 million on dementia research in the next decade. This sustained commitment and long-term thinking will …

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Caring for a Loved One with Dementia? Author of Alzheimer’s Novel Offers Six …
PR Web (press release)
Marianne Sciucco, author of Kindle bestseller “Blue Hydrangeas”, an Alzheimer’s love story, shares six simple strategies to make the holiday season merrier for those juggling holiday stressors and the care of a loved one with dementia. The holidays are …

Dementia research funding should be on same footing as cancer, says charity
The Guardian
Dr Doug Brown, director of research and development at the Alzheimer’s Society, said dementia should be on a similar footing to cancer in terms of global investment. Figures published in 2010 by Alzheimer’s Research UK put the combined UK spend on …
NHS scan to rule out Alzheimer’sTelegraph.co.uk
Ottawa urged to improve dementia and Alzheimer’s strategyNews1130
Norfolk MP George Freeman: “Alzheimer’s and dementia is a ticking time bomb …Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Alzheimer’s Society –CBC.ca –BBC News
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Alzheimer’s: Brain Scan Could Help Diagnosis
Sky News
As health chiefs from the world’s leading nations meet to discuss dementia, there is some good news for diagnosing Alzheimer’s. 2:19pm UK, Wednesday 11 December 2013. Brain Scan. Video: NHS To Offer Alzheimer’s Scan. Enlarge. Boulton & Co.
Ottawa urged to improve dementia and Alzheimer’s strategyNews1130
Norfolk MP George Freeman: “Alzheimer’s and dementia is a ticking time bomb …Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Dementia research funding to be doubled by 2025, says David CameronThe Guardian
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Ottawa urged to improve dementia and Alzheimer’s strategy
News1130
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – It’s a disease on the rise, and there are now calls nationally for more of a focus on dementia, coming only days after a North Vancouver senior’s death. The federal government is being urged to come up with a better plan.
NHS scan to rule out Alzheimer’sTelegraph.co.uk
G8 leaders urge governments to band together against Alzheimer’s and dementiaCBS News
Norfolk MP George Freeman: “Alzheimer’s and dementia is a ticking time bomb …Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
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Dementia numbers across the world – infographic
Channel 4 News
Ahead of today’s international summit on dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease International produced a report assessing the future impact of Alzheimer’s across the globe. Dementia Alzheimer’s Disease International report. The report, entitled The Global …