Alzheimer's Disease

A young nurse wear holds the hand of an elderly person dealing with Alzheimer's disease

First treatments for Alzheimer's disease 'on cusp' after drug trial

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

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

Scotland recorded the highest weekly number of flu deaths in 20 years last week, figures show.

Highest weekly number of flu deaths recorded for 20 years

A team said the use of HRT, which helps control symptoms of the menopause, is associated with better memory

HRT ‘may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease’ in at-risk women

Doddie Weir attended the match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield on November 13 (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Doddie Weir played key role in changing government's stance on medical research

Experts have hailed the “beginning of the end” in the search for effective Alzheimer’s treatments after a new drug reduced memory decline among patients with early stages of the disease.

New Alzheimer’s drug hailed as ‘beginning of the end’ in search for treatment

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

Joyce Langlands is trapped in a home with her elderly mother, who has dementia and is physically violent. Picture: Michael Gillen

'Bullying health bosses left me living with violent mother'

Confirmed or suspected coronavirus deaths in Scotland have fallen, according to the latest figures.

Covid deaths fall in latest weekly figures

It is being hailed as a major breakthrough

‘Major breakthrough’ as dementia drug found to ‘slow cognitive decline’

Jaime Winstone playing a young Peggy Mitchell in a special flashback episode of EastEnders

Jaime Winstone speak about EastEnders role and Dame Barbara Windsor

Nick Gardner enjoys the view after another gruelling climb to 3000-plus feet

OAP climber is closing in on last of Scotland's 282 Munro peaks

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

Self reflection has been credited with helping to prevent Alzheimer's disease

Ten minutes of self reflection could reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease, study s...

A person receiving a Covid-19 jag. Photo: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Covid-related deaths in Scotland increase for fifth week in a row

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland increased by more than a third in the most recent week, figures have showed.

Covid-related deaths in Scotland increase for fifth week

Davie Wilson played 373 times for Rangers during an 11-year spell.

Rangers mourn death of winger Wilson - 'he loved the club with every breath'

Alzheimer's research: Dr Fiona McLean
Pic: Dundee AC

Scottish expert given £235,000 for dementia research

Confirmed or suspected coronavirus deaths in Scotland fell by 33 to 139 in the week to Sunday, according to latest figures.

Latest figures show drop in suspected coronavirus deaths

Alzheimer's and dementia are the biggest cause of death in Scottish women

Breakthrough as research links 42 genes to Alzheimer’s disease

Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's empowers people with the disease while stigma and falsehoods disempower them (Picture: Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images)

Dispelling seven myths about Alzheimer's disease – Dr Sonya Miller

Members of the public walk past a government poster reminding people to socially distance and abide by the lockdown restrictions in the city centre on January 29, 2021 in Glasgow. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Covid Scotland: Highest winter death toll in 20 years due to pandemic

Dr Mauro Dragone with Toyota’s Human Support Robot.

The doctor will see you now - by teleporting into your home

We are increasingly aware of the lifestyle factors that can help us take better care of our brain, but what could the future hold for treatment?

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Aducanumab is an antibody which is designed to remove amyloid plaque from the brain (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is Biogen’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug approved by US?

Frank Worthington, pictured during his time with Leicester City.

Frank Worthington dies aged 72

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

Barbara Windsor has died age 83

Dame Barbara Windsor dies aged 83

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

An alteration to or absence of regular behaviours, such as making the first cuppa of the day, could indicate that all is not well with an individual living alone

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

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Kevin McCarra, the former Scotland on Sunday football correspondant

Kevin McCarra: Tributes paid to much-admired former sports journalist

Roy Laidlaw in action for Scotland during the 1987 Calcutta Cup match against England at Twickenham. Picture: Russell Cheyne/Allsport

Gregor Townsend offers support to Roy Laidlaw following Alzheimer’s diagnosis

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

Another five Covid-19 linked deaths were recorded in the latest NRS weekly statistics.

Five new Covid-19 linked deaths

Total deaths in Scotland rise by a third between April and June.

Deaths in Scotland rise by a third

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

Former professional footballers have lower risk of mental health disorders.

Ex professional footballers have lower risk of anxiety and depression

Dementia is the most common underlying health condition in those dying from Covid-19 in Scotland

Dementia most common underlying health condition in people dying from virus

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...

Scottish Labour said there was a class divide showing in the Covid-19 death figures.

Coronavirus divide sees poorer people and women more likely to die

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...

Doctors and nurses prepare to enter the Covid-19 ward putting on the PPE safety equipment at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Picture: Andy O'Brien

4,000 people have now died from Covid-19 in Scotland

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...

Faulty gene linked to dementia doubles serious infection risk

Faulty gene linked to dementia doubles risk of infection

Exercise hormone may help the brain fight off Alzheimer’s disease

Flu deaths treble as older Scots endure winter blast

Analysing images of the eye could spot warning signs.

Eye test ‘could detect early stages of dementia’

Budding astronauts warned: travel in space can bring on Alzheimer’s

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Comedian and variety performer Max Bygraves dies aged 89

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Lothian's dementia timebomb is ready to explode

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Ferguson Marine Limited is a shipbuilding company whose yard, located in Port Glasgow on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, was established in 1903. It is the last remaining shipbuilder on the lower Clyde and is currently the only builder of merchant ships on the river.

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Former Aboyne Academy pupil and Scotland team athlete Kathryn Christie. PIC: Moyra Gray.

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