Joan Wakefield has barely been able to walk for the best part of six months. The 72-year-old from Stockport had a knee replacement in October and has since suffered infections in the scar tissue, causing agonising pain. Then at the beginning of this month she received the first dose of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine. ‘I woke up … Read more
Soldiers exposed to explosions during combat face higher risk of Alzheimer’s – even if they do not suffer traumatic brain damage, scientists warn Blasts from explosions can damage connections between neurons and the brain These small changes can be undetected as there are no obvious initial symptoms But they can lead to neurological issues in later life and … Read more
Coronation Street legend Eileen Derbyshire’s beloved husband of 56 years dies after battle with Alzheimer’s By Ryan Smith for MailOnline Published: 15:26 GMT, 22 February 2021 | Updated: 15:40 GMT, 22 February 2021 Coronation Street legend Eileen Derbyshire’s beloved husband of 56 years has died after a battle with Alzheimer’s has died, her son has … Read more
Natural compounds found in apples can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, scientists say. High concentrations of compounds in apples and other plants, known as phytonutrients, stimulate the creation of neurons, in a process called neurogenesis. Neurons are highly excitable cell that transmits information to parts of the body via electrical … Read more
Natural compounds found in apples can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, scientists say. High concentrations of compounds in apples and other plants, known as phytonutrients, stimulate the creation of neurons, in a process called neurogenesis. Neurons are highly excitable cell that transmits information to parts of the body via electrical … Read more
Jodie Comer and fellow Scouser Stephen Graham are seen filming new drama Help as they transform into a carer and Alzheimer’s patient living through pandemic care home crisis The actress, 27, was seen taking on the role of a carer to a patient, played by Stephen, 47, with early on-set Alzheimer’s disease Help is set … Read more
Tony Bennett, 94, reveals Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis and says he has been secretly battling the condition since 2016 By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 14:09 GMT, 1 February 2021 | Updated: 14:26 GMT, 1 February 2021 Tony Bennett has revealed he has been been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. The iconic American singer, 94, has announced … Read more
Tony Bennett, 94, reveals Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis and says he has been secretly battling the condition since 2016 By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 14:09 GMT, 1 February 2021 | Updated: 14:09 GMT, 1 February 2021 Tony Bennett has revealed he has been been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. The American singer, 94, announced that he was … Read more
An emotional Nile Rodgers has revealed that he’s been unable to bury his mother a month after she died because her body is in a refrigerator truck filled with covid victims. The 68-year-old Chic guitarist announced his mother Beverly Goodman, 82, had died on December 27 at a New York hospital following a battle with Alzheimer’s … Read more
Most of us operate at 50 per cent of our mental capacity. It’s like having a high-performance Ferrari and just using it to nip to the shops once in a while. Having spent the past 25 years practising as a neurosurgeon, there is not much I don’t know about the workings of the brain, and … Read more