Birds of a Feather star reveals dementia diagnosis
Getty ImagesPauline Quirke's husband said she now "just wants to spend time with her family"Pauline Quirke, famous for starring in TV sitcom Birds of a…
Birds Of A Feather star Pauline Quirke, 65, steps down from professional duties after revealing dementia diagnosis
Pauline Quirke is stepping down from professional duties after being diagnosed with dementia, her husband has said.The actress, 65, starred in Birds of a Feather,…
‘Cold bites’ gas supply and ‘Dementia shock’
Warnings about the UK's gas supply make the lead for several of Saturday's front pages. The Daily Telegraph reports that British Gas owner Centrica says…
Dean Windass: Former Hull and Bradford striker diagnosed with dementia
Former Manchester United and Blackburn defender David May announced the news on BBC Breakfast, confirming he had been given permission by Windass to do so.He…
First ‘game-changing’ drug to slow down Alzheimer’s to be considered for NHS use in major breakthrough – The Sun
A 'GAME-changing' drug which could slow down Alzheimer's disease is being considered for potential use on the NHS.The daily medication, called hydromethylthionine mesylate (HMTM), was…
Beverly Glenn-Copeland makes L.A. debut ahead of dementia doc
“This took 30 years to write,” Beverly Glenn-Copeland says, laughing, remembering how his song “Prince Caspian’s Dream” came to him in small increments every 10…
The 6 early symptoms of UK’s biggest killer – as deaths rise year on year
DEMENTIA was the UK’s leading cause of death for the 13th year in a row in 2023, new research has revealed. And the "crisis will…
Wendy Williams is ‘permanently incapacitated’ by dementia
When Lifetime released its contentious “Where Is Wendy Williams?” docuseries earlier this year, the cable channel credited Williams as an executive producer on the project.But…
Urgent appeal from police and ‘seriously worried’ family as ex-jockey with ‘bad’ dementia goes missing for two days
AN urgent appeal has been issued for the 81-year-old jockey with "bad" dementia who has gone missing in Australia for two days. Keith Banks, who…
Sir Alex Ferguson: Former Manchester United manager speaking about dementia
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson talks to BBC Breakfast about how he helps families affected by dementia, and what he does to keep…
Apple’s new Airpod’s feature ‘revolutionary’ add on that could help millions live longer – could it help you?
APPLE'S latest AirPod 2 buds will come with built-in 'clinical grade' hearing aids that could help millions live longer. The new AirPods Pro add-on, likened…
I watched my mum die from a brain-robbing disease – months later, I was told I had it too aged 46
MICHAEL Booth watched dementia slowly rob his mum of her ability to talk or identify objects before she eventually died in 2020.Months later, he too…
‘Great Absence’ review: A distant father fades into dementia
When dementia becomes a principal player in any household, the ravages of loss start early. It’s in that unsettling space, in which confusion grips all…
What’s your ‘Brain Care Score’? The 12-question test that ‘could predict your risk of dementia, stroke and depression’
JUST how healthy is your brain? Scientists have developed a tool to assess just that, and it can help predict if you're at risk of…
Jason Hobson: Former Bristol prop says life ‘fell apart’ before dementia diagnosis
Hobson initially was not aware of the lawsuit until he spoke to a solicitor and went and had tests in 2021. Hobson said "a lot…
The 14 most effective ways to slash your risk of dementia as diagnoses in England hit record high
MAKING small changes to your routine could slash your risk of developing dementia, research suggests. Experts revealed this month that just one extra portion of veg…
What we might learn about Biden if he takes a cognitive test
It seemed like a sensible suggestion for assessing the capabilities of an 81-year-old man seeking voters’ approval to remain in the White House until January…
Column: Are you an armchair diagnostician? Your medical opinions about Biden are useless
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a TV ad asking whether President Biden’s claims on the economy were a case of dishonesty or…
I’ve got a copy of the terrifying ‘dementia gene’ – I’ve taken 5 steps to reduce my risk and you can too
IT'S over 20 years since I discovered I have the gene, APOE4, which has been linked to a raised risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Nearly a…
Column: Suggesting that Biden has dementia? ‘If…shame still exists, I’d call it shameful’
There really should be an alert system in place for TV campaign ads in the run-up to the November elections. Red lights would flash and…