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Post author:Jurgen Schwarz
Post published:5 October 2022

A BBC article "Alzheimer's-slowing drug labelled historic" describes trial results of a drug appearing to slow Alzheimer's disease.

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Post published:28 December 2021

Our website will be launched on the 1 October 2022. Up until then, the site will be under construction.

Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study finds
by Jurgen Schwarz
18 February 2026
Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers. Get the details from this Guardian article “Reading and writing… Read more: Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study finds
Challenge your brain (even on the train)
by Jurgen Schwarz
22 January 2026
The article “Challenge your brain (even on the train)” by Alzheimer’s Research UK looks into the benefits of regularly challenging one’s brain. Read the full article… Read more: Challenge your brain (even on the train)
‘Caring was the most difficult time of my life’
by Jurgen Schwarz
27 November 2025
This BBC News article ‘Caring was the most difficult time of my life‘ talks about the struggles some carers face.
Fans with Alzheimer’s lead out England for charity
by Jurgen Schwarz
14 October 2025
Two Bristol football fans have led out the England men’s team at Wembley ahead of a friendly against Wales in aid of an Alzheimer’s charity. Read… Read more: Fans with Alzheimer’s lead out England for charity
Three-minute test helps identify people at greater risk of Alzheimer’s, trial finds
by Jurgen Schwarz
17 September 2025
Three-minute test helps identify people at greater risk of Alzheimer’s, trial finds. Test detects memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s long before typical diagnosis, raising possibility of… Read more: Three-minute test helps identify people at greater risk of Alzheimer’s, trial finds
Bird watching is therapy for those with dementia
by Jurgen Schwarz
24 August 2025
A birdwatching group is helping people with dementia and their loved ones to find therapy in the great outdoors. Here is the full BBC article “Bird… Read more: Bird watching is therapy for those with dementia
Kids and dementia patients enjoy ‘smiles and love’
by Jurgen Schwarz
20 July 2025
Dementia patients have partnered with primary school pupils in south-east London in a project to assuage loneliness and improve cognitive function. Read details of this BBC… Read more: Kids and dementia patients enjoy ‘smiles and love’
Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference
by Jurgen Schwarz
26 May 2025
Bianca Nogrady writes “Some memory lapses are nothing to worry about, but getting help for early warning signs can reduce the risk of them progressing”. She… Read more: Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference
Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know
by Jurgen Schwarz
11 April 2025
When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope. Read more in… Read more: Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know
When is the correct time to diagnose dementia?
by Jurgen Schwarz
28 March 2025
Pin-prick blood tests that detect possible precursors of Alzheimer’s disease are becoming available – but is it right to label people who will never develop the… Read more: When is the correct time to diagnose dementia?
Exercising throughout life could prevent dementia
by Jurgen Schwarz
18 February 2025
People who exercise throughout their lives have a better chance of avoiding dementia – even if they show signs of diseases like Alzheimer’s, finds a new… Read more: Exercising throughout life could prevent dementia
Tens of thousands of UK dementia patients to be enrolled in clinical trials
by Jurgen Schwarz
1 January 2025
Tens of thousands of UK dementia patients are to be enrolled in clinical trials designed to dramatically speed up the hunt for a cure. Read the… Read more: Tens of thousands of UK dementia patients to be enrolled in clinical trials
Lowering risk of dementia with physical fitness
by Jurgen Schwarz
21 November 2024
A Swedish research team found that higher cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a decreased dementia risk, as outlined in this Guardian article.
According to a recent study almost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed
by Jurgen Schwarz
7 October 2024
A Guardian article outlines how this can be achieved by addressing and modifying various risk factors beginning in childhood and continuing throughout life, as the Lancet commission… Read more: According to a recent study almost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed
A new study looks at the genetics of Alzheimer’s
by Jurgen Schwarz
27 August 2024
This Guardian article suggests that having two copies of a gene variant does not only increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, but is a cause of it.… Read more: A new study looks at the genetics of Alzheimer’s