How Healthy Volunteers Can Help Shape Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs
Approximately one million people in the UK are living with dementia, the most common type being Alzheimer’s disease1. MAC will be conducting a healthy volunteer clinical trial for a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s, and we need your help. Clinical trials are the backbone of medical advancement. Without clinical research, there would be no new or […]
Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s: Different Symptoms, Shared Challenges
Every year, millions feel the impact of diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, and despite being most well-known for different symptoms, those with the conditions can face similar challenges. What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition caused by damage to dopamine-producing cells in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that is […]
What Is Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a long-term neurological sleep disorder that affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep and wakefulness. People with narcolepsy often experience excessive daytime sleepiness, making it difficult to stay awake and alert during normal daily activities. Although it is a relatively rare condition, affecting approximately 30,000 people in the UK1, narcolepsy can have a […]
What Does Healthy Ageing Really Look Like?
When people think about ageing, it’s often associated with slowing down, developing health conditions, or becoming less active. However, as we celebrate National Wellness Month, we recognise that healthy ageing is not simply about avoiding illness. It is about maintaining physical, mental, and social wellbeing so that we can continue doing the things that matter […]
Why Women’s Health Research Matters
Only 5% of global healthcare research and development funding is allocated to women’s health1. This has led to a distinct gap in the understanding and treatment of women’s health conditions. Investment in this area is crucial to improve the lives of women worldwide. The Importance of Women’s Health Research Historically, the longstanding bias towards males […]
When Vulvodynia Treatments Don’t Work
Living with vulvodynia can be frustrating, exhausting, and isolating. The condition, which causes persistent pain, burning, or discomfort in the vulva, can affect everything from sitting comfortably and exercising to relationships and emotional wellbeing. Despite an estimated 18% of women in the UK being impacted at some point in their lives by the condition1, vulvodynia […]
The Future of Alzheimer’s Research
Dementia is one of the most significant health challenges facing the UK as life expectancy continues to increase, and dementia diagnoses rise year on year. Between 2024 and 2025, Alzheimer’s Research UK invested over £30 million into dementia research1, advancing understanding of the condition and working to develop new treatments. Investment in research is essential […]
Destigmatising Dementia Diagnosis
Channel 4’s new documentary ‘Jon Snow: A Last Big Story’ brings attention to one of the most significant barriers to dementia diagnosis: stigma. The possibility of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and many individuals may avoid thinking about signs of cognitive decline. The Stigma of Dementia From a lack of understanding of the disease […]
What Is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, coordination, and a range of other body functions. It occurs when nerve cells (neurons) in a part of the brain become damaged or die. These cells are responsible for producing dopamine, a chemical messenger that plays a crucial role in controlling smooth and coordinated muscle […]
What Channel 4’s New Documentary Means for the Future of Alzheimer’s Research
Channel 4’s recent documentary ‘Jon Snow: A Last Big Story’, in association with the Alzheimer’s Society, highlights the reality of what living with Alzheimer’s can look like, with its partial focus on destigmatising diagnoses, and how we live alongside those living with the condition. There are currently almost 1 million people living with Dementia in […]