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I have a new favourite phrase: ‘Where is my…’ It is usually said while I’m stomping around the house, hissing and cursing. Don’t get me wrong, I know how annoying it is. Both my daughters – when they lived with us – and my husband Chris often seemed unable to leave the house without first … Read more
Zapping the brain for just 25 minutes boosts memory as scientists say weak electrical currents could also be used to treat Alzheimer’s It takes only a weak electrical current to restore thinking powers, experts say The tiny pulses of electricity are thought to synchronise their brainwaves Older people zapped performed as well as those in … Read more
Till death us do part — my love for Tony Booth: Fourth wife of Cherie Blair’s father discusses her extraordinary life and the actor’s battle with Alzheimer’s Tony Booth was known for his ‘Jack the Lad’ persona until his death last year The actor married four times and had eight daughters including Cherie Blair His fourth … Read more
Scientists develop a ‘window to the brain’: 3D-printed ‘skull’ allows experts to peer inside a mouse’s head in real-time and could one day help disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s The implant can be used to surgically replace part of the animal’s head Mouse brains are similar to humans’ so are useful for medical research Scientists … Read more
Alzheimer’s may affect TWICE as many people as believed after study claims millions more may have toxic brain changes thought to cause the memory-robbing disorder A Mayo Clinic researcher said dementia symptoms should not be the first sign He said many more people have biological signs of Alzheimer’s before noticing Diagnosing people earlier may improve … Read more