Dementia

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 scan of a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer

Scientists harness healthy gut bacteria to fight prostate cancer

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

Homeless charities among those impacted (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

'Numerous charities' face closure in Edinburgh over £4.5m grants axe

Three-year-old Xander Irvine died after he was hit by a car driven by an elderly woman with dementia

Cognitive test plans for older drivers must overcome bumps in the road Martyn McLaughlin

The DVLA has said it is carefully considering the sheriff’s determination.

Could toddler's tragic death spark overhaul of older driver licensing?

The funeral cortege of Xander Irvine, a three-year-old boy killed in accident in Morningside, Edinburgh, when a car being driven by an elderly woman with dementia crashed onto the pavement (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Child's death shows need for cognitive tests for oldest drivers Scotsman comment

Xander Irvine was killed in the Morningside crash

Sheriff calls for elderly driver fitness checks after toddler death

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

Dr Hilary Jones is encouraging Scots aged 40-65 to get a free hearing test

Scots encouraged to take free test to help reduce dementia risk

Driver, 91, who killed toddler may have had ‘undiagnosed dementia’

Egg, sausages and bacon being fried in a frying pan

How cutting bacon and sausages from meals 'will slash dementia risk'

Shocking case of dementia patient euthanised despite changing her mind Professor June Andrews

Hayley Matthews has been jailed for embezzling more than £100,000 from her dementia-stricken mother

Scots TV presenter guilty of embezzling £120,000 from mother jailed

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually

Artificial intelligence may present some risks but the potential to do good is also huge (Picture: Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

How AI-powered scientific revolution is helping to transform medicine Scotsman comment

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Scottish company's Alzheimer's drug trial shows promising results

Many believe there are still too many misconceptions about dementia

1.7m Brits are expected to be living with dementia by 2040 - more than double today's levels. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

Ahead of Brodies Tennis Invitational, Judy Murray promotes healthy lifestyle to deal with dementia, supported by Brain Health Scotland

Ad Feature Healthy lifestyle can help brain health in later life

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

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Former Scotland manager Ally MacLeod

Footballers with dementia should be paid financial support, says Blackford

Alastair Stewart has revealed he has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 71

Former ITV News presenter reveals dementia diagnosis

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

The hands of a resident at a nursing home. Picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Drug found to slow Alzheimer's disease in major breakthrough

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia and can it be cured?

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s & Dementia?

Emmerdale star dies following private dementia battle

Gordon McQueen powers home a header to set Scotland up for a famous 2-1 victory over England at Wembley in 1977. Pic: Denis Straughan.

How blond colossus McQueen stole hearts of a nation - 'I used to call him Go-Go'

Coronation Street star is suffering with dementia

Dr Sonya Miller - TauRx

Breakthrough drug developed in Scotland to halt progress of Alzheimer's disease

Bruce Willis with his daughters

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma shares heartbreaking update on actor’s health

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)

Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies

Bruce Willis turned 68 on Sunday - Credit: Getty Images

WATCH: Bruce Willis speaks for the first time since dementia diagnosis

Hollywood actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with dementia - Credit: Getty Images

Bruce Willis’ wife posts heartbreaking message on star’s 68th birthday

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

Emma Heming Willis told paparazzis to stay away from husband Bruce Willis following dementia diagnosis.

Bruce Willis’ wife issues statement to people approaching the star

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia - what it is

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family confirms

Doing puzzles can be a good way of keeping the brain active

Six steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing dementia

Norman Mair represented Scotland in both rugby and cricket before becoming an award-winning journalist with The Scotsman

Mair's dementia journey charted in new book written by wife Lewine
Norman Mair, a former Scottish rugby international and an award-winning sports journalist in his time with The Scotsman, is the subject of a new book written by...

The number of deaths from dementia and other age-related conditions fell 5% in Scotland last year
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Number of deaths from dementia fall by 5% in Scotland

Gordon Bulloch (former Scotland player), Professor Craig Ritchie (Director, Brain Health Scotland), Dr James Robson (Chief Medical Officer, Scottish Rugby) and Jilly McCord (former Scotland player) at the launch of the Brain Health Clinic at BT Murrayfield,. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Dementia in rugby: Brain Health Clinic for ex-Scotland players launched

Sir Sean Connery accompanied by his wife, Micheline at his investiture at the Palace of Holyrood.

Sir Sean Connery’s widow donates $1m to help find dementia cure

Edinburgh actor and Scottish panto legend Arron Usher

Edinburgh actor goes off the deep end in dementia charity swim

A major new study has just been released

Footballs 'should be sold with warning about dementia risk'

Celtic European Cup winner Bertie Auld has been diagnosed with dementia

Support for Bertie Auld as Celtic confirm Lisbon Lion has dementia

Antidepressant use has soared in Scotland

Antidepressant prescriptions rise 70 per cent in a decade

Challenging the mind with puzzles and quizzes can help to slow the progression of dementia

These are the signs and symptoms of dementia - and the stages explained

Steve Thompson is one of the ex-international rugby players taking legal action against RFU (Getty)

Symptoms of early onset dementia - and why the disease affects rugby players

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More deaths recorded in last four months compared to previous winter

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

Obesity has been linked to a higher risk of dementia. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images

People in 50s who are obese face higher dementia risk

A total of 4,070 Scots have died as a result of Covid-19, the latest figures from the National Records of Scotland show

Covid-19 deaths: latest figures show 4,070 have died in Scotland since pandemic...

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