Dementia in the news
| 15/12/05 High IQ can help fight off mental decline, say scientists |
| WELL-educated people and those in high-status jobs appear to be better able to fend off the symptoms of mental decline in later life. A growing number of studies show that the higher a person's IQ |
| (from: thescotsman.scotsman.com) |
| 05/12/05 The crossword clue giving doctors new hope of developing cure for Alzheimer's |
| LOUISE GRAY COMPLETING crosswords has long been credited with keeping the brain healthy well into old age, and delaying the onset of Alzheimer's and other degenerative diseases, but doctors have |
| (from: thescotsman.scotsman.com) |
| 09/11/05 Growing old graciously |
| It's smart, spiritual and relaxed. Its residents are given respect, freedom ... and two-seater bicycles. Nursing home care doesn't get much better than this, says Christopher Manthorp The Netherlan |
| (from: society.guardian.co.uk) |
| 26/09/05 Alzheimer's set to take centre stage in TV soap |
| HE'S always been the bolshy, confident character on the cobbles of Coronation Street, but this year Mike Baldwin's life is set to take a dramatic turn in the soap. The character, played by 70-year |
| (from: edinburghnews.scotsman.com) |
| 05/10/05 Regular exercise in younger years 'reduces Alzheimer's risk by 60%' |
| MIDDLE-AGED people can reduce their risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease later in life by remaining physically active, according to a new study. Researchers found people who exercis |
| (from: thescotsman.scotsman.com) |
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