Alzheimer's Disease

Sam Broxton from Thrive CIC Hindley, at the Relaunch of the Reminiscence Room at Hindley Library and Community Centre.

19 amazing pictures from World Alzheimer's Day

Over 40,000 people with dementia are reported missing for the first time in the UK every year

Ad Feature Appeal launched to safeguard digital database for dementia patients

Tens of thousands of people in Greater Manchester had a dementia diagnosis through the NHS as of July

Tens of thousands diagnosed with dementia

Dr Susanne Hager

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New research suggests that drinking tap water could be putting millions of people living in the UK at a greater risk of dementia.

New research warns of 'link' between soft water and dementia

The new blood test can remove barriers to an early diagnosis

Ad Feature Blood test which can help detect early Alzheimer’s launches in the UK

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“Dementia is not a long goodbye; it is a new beginning"

Lewy Body Society is calling for early diagnosis of the disease this World Alzheimer's Day

Lewy Body Society is calling for early diagnosis this World Alzheimer's Day

Lecanemab is designed to target and clear a protein called amyloid from patient’s brains (Photo: Adobe)

Lecanemab UK: what is it and how much does Alzheimer's drug cost?

Chronic tiredness, lasting more than a few months, is a complex interaction of physical and psychological symptoms that are often difficult if not impossible to separate out

Zakariya Waqar-Uddin column: why am I tired all the time?

Darryl Atherton cared for his wife Susan after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

Grieving Wigan man shares toll of dementia on wife who 'loved Christmas'

People gathered at Haigh Woodland Park for the annual Memory Walk

Tenth anniversary charity walk held for Alzheimer's

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Breaking Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Jacqui Cannon, chief executive of The Lewy Body Society

Raising the profile of a lesser known form of dementia

Headband created that can detect Alzheimer’s disease

Davinia Taylor

Actress launches brain improvement drug and halal collagen
A Wigan actress, who runs the UK’s first female-focused biohacking community, has launched two pioneering new products.
Sian Jones

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

Tony Bennett has died aged 96

Breaking Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Fiona Phillips attends Theirworld's Annual International Woman's Day Breakfast on March 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Theirworld)

Fiona Phillips announces she has Alzheimer’s disease aged 62

More deaths were registered last year

More Wigan deaths registered last year – as Covid-19 no longer leading cause

Nora Forster and John Lydon attend the BMI Awards at The Dorchester on October 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Breaking Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies

A Mediterranean diet slashes the risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, according to new research.

Mediterranean diet slashes risk of dementia by almost a quarter

John Lydon is competing to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Sex Pistols’ John Lydon competing to represent Ireland in Eurovision

Findings of a clinical trial involving a new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab have been published

New Alzheimer’s drug Lecanemab hailed ‘momentous’ by experts in trial

John Deehan

Former Wigan Athletic boss has neurodegenerative disease

A new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer's disease and vaccinate against it has been developed by scientists

Animal study indicates hope for Alzheimer’s vaccine and treatment

EastEnders and Carry On star Dame Barbara Windsor has died, aged 83 Helen Johnson

These are the symptoms of early onset dementia - and how it is linked to head in...

Watch the moving moment a former ballerina with Alzheimer’s remembers dancing to...

Office for National Statistics figures show 2,703 deaths were recorded in Wigan between January and September

Wigan Borough deaths increase by 14%

A new algorithm could detect ‘Covid cough’ - even in people with no obvious symp...

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support(Photo: Shutterstock)

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support

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WeightWatchers recipe to help boost brainpower

The test could detect signs of the disease 20 years before symptoms show (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new blood test could spot Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear

Justin, Stephen and Joe Belshaw

Three generations of Wigan family get in the saddle to honour their pal

A combination of different factors have been suggested to help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s (Photo: Shutterstock)

Certain lifestyle habits may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 60% - here's wh...

This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock)

Negative thinking may lead to dementia according to a new study - here’s what yo...

Patrick van Aanholt of Crystal Palace with the Nike Merlin winter ball on his head (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Youth football bosses advise heading ball ban for players under 11

Last year saw the highest number of deaths for a decade

Dementia kills one in 10 of us, shock new figures show

Betty and her daughter Sue Higginson in the 1934 MG PA

Wigan pensioner travels in style on her 80th birthday

Dame Barbara Windsor

Barbara Windsor's husband says he 'can't leave her by herself anymore'

Dementia - a ticking timebomb

A thousand Wiganers may be living with undiagnosed dementia

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A new Alzheimer's study has linked alcohol to dementia

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How to spot the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

A couple of glasses of wine a day really do help clear your mind

Scientists develop blood test that could spot Alzheimer's

Diet for the MIND by Martha Clare Morris

Book review: Diet for the MIND by Martha Clare Morris

Tucking into a curry can fight dementia

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Alzheimer's protein study welcomed by experts

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Saunas really are good for your heart

Grandpa's Great Escape.

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Three or four cups of coffee a day does you more good than harm

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Tackling and scrums should be banned from school rugby Government urged

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'Seven steps to a healthy brain'

A consultant analysing a mammogram

Developing cancer 'more common than marriage in UK'

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