New assault on dementia TREATMENT and early diagnosis of dementia...

TREATMENT and early diagnosis of dementia could be improved through a 1 million investment to be announced today by the Scottish Government.

Antipsychotic drugs 'raise stroke risk'

DEMENTIA patients given antipsychotic drugs have a far higher risk of stroke than other people, regardless of the type of medication they are on, researchers said.

Antipsychotic drug 'stroke risk'

More people than previously thought could be at higher risk of having a stroke caused by their antipsychotic drugs, say UK scientists.

Health Briefs

Marrow Donor Registration Drive Chandler Fashion Center has teamed up with the National Marrow Donor Program and Brigid's Brigade, in conjunction with Wells Fargo and the city of Chandler, to host a Labor Day ...

Alzheimer's forum at Somerford Place

Paul T. McMahon will present a free Alzheimer's educational forum on "Difficult Behaviors in Dementia Care" 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

Ayr man Roger walked the Alps for charity

A SUNDAY stroller embarked on a gruelling 12-day trek in a bid to raise cash for his favourite charity.

Mental Decline not Always Dementia

Mental decline in old age doesnt always signal dementia, researchers caution. Doctors say cognitive decline -- specifically verbal abilities and mental recall -- are a natural progression of the human aging ...

Hopped to the top, IPAs are growing in popularity

Beer, booze and bars. A13 Craig Pinhey I'm a "Hophead" which doesn't mean what it used to.

Alzheimer's Society Comment On The Announcement By Carol Thatcher...

Alzheimer's Society comment on the announcement by Carol Thatcher that Baroness Thatcher has dementia.

The Look: Hart of the Matter

Conversation with Josh Hart is its own pas de deux. Even in repose, sitting cross-legged and comfortable on the floor of his Luke Drive studio, the 32-year-old talks much like he dances - unleashing topics with ...