Alzheimer's disease

England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died from brain injury linked to heading football, court rules

England’s 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles headed a football around 140,000 times during his career, and died aged 78 suffering from severe dementia.

Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO

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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger has been a vocal advocate for aviation safety since he landed a distressed US Airways jetliner on the Hudson River in 2009.

Former football players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find

The study was looking to establish if repetitive impacts like heading the ball affect the risk of developing dementia in footballers.

US actor Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer’s disease

Danny Glover said Alzheimer’s has affected his speech and slowed his movement, but that his family helps him.

A blood test may help detect Alzheimer’s disease years before cognitive symptoms appear

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Marathon brothers run around Ireland in race to find dementia cure

Mr Jordan Adams, who ran the London Marathon with a fridge on his back, and his brother Cian are looking to raise £1 million for Alzheimer's research.

Chips today, fog tomorrow? Study links processed foods to waning focus

Researchers in three universities have found that as the proportion of ultra-processed foods in a person’s diet increases, their performance on attention-based tasks decline.

Much-hyped Alzheimer’s drugs do not help patients, review finds

The review by the Cochrane organisation looked at drugs that target a plaque called amyloids which builds up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.

Paris engineer wins Picasso painting at charity auction – with $150 ticket

Mr Ari Hodara's ticket was picked at a ceremony in Paris that was livestreamed from auction house Christie’s.

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