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Podcast Plus, could marriage increase your risk of dementia? And what is the true cost of that viral pistachio chocolate?

By The Week UK Published 25 April 25

Speed Read Getting vaccinated appears to significantly reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 3 April 25

Today's Big Question A new report identifies 14 risk factors

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 14 August 24

Speed Read It has been added to a list of 12 previously known risk factors including depression, smoking and loneliness

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 1 August 24

Speed Read A rare genetic trait called Christchurch could delay the onset of disease

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 20 June 24

Under the Radar Lack of awareness of symptoms and shortage of specialists means sufferers are vulnerable to accusations and attacks

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 11 June 24

The Explainer New research links dementia cases to injections of human growth hormone from deceased donors' brains

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 30 January 24

Speed Read Treatment slowed memory decline by 27% over 18 months but there are concerns over safety

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 30 November 22

Talking Point Deliberate heading could be removed from kids matches from the 2023-24 season

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Last updated 19 July 22

In the Spotlight English FA medicine chief says new guidelines will reduce unnecessary heading of the ball

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 2 February 21

Speed Read England World Cup hero reflects on ‘unbelievably brutal’ year after deaths of Nobby Stiles and Jack Charlton

By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published 18 November 20

Speed Read New research shows that one in four Covid-19 victims in England and Wales had dementia

By The Week Staff Last updated 1 September 20