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 […]
Loneliness Awareness Week: The Link Between Loneliness and Alzheimer’s Disease
Loneliness can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease by 14%1. For Loneliness Awareness Week, we’re exploring the link between Alzheimer’s and loneliness, both significant public health concerns that can have devastating effects on individuals and communities. The Impact of Loneliness There is a difference between loneliness and social isolation: People can live alone and not […]
Resilience Week: The Importance of Staying Resilient When Living with a Chronic Condition
In 2024 the leading cause of death in the UK was dementia1. Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia, is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease with no cure, often leading to full-time care. Earlier this month was Resilience Week, so we’re highlighting the importance of resilience for improving quality of life and coping with the challenges […]
Nutrition and Cognitive Health
As global life expectancy continues to increase, the number of dementia cases and other neurodegenerative conditions is on the rise. These conditions have a profound impact on people, their families, and healthcare systems. Preserving brain health as we age is key to maintaining quality of life, and diet plays an important role. Our nutrition is […]
The Benefits of Gardening for People Living with Dementia
As we celebrate National Gardening Week, it’s a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the connection between nature and wellbeing, particularly for people living with dementia. With almost 1 million people in the UK currently affected, and numbers projected to reach 1.4 million by 20402, finding accessible, supportive activities has never been more important. Gardening is […]
Vaccines and Dementia Prevention
Dementia prevention and treatment are fast-growing areas of research. Though there is no cure, we are closer than ever to understanding how the disease develops and its risk factors. The future of dementia prevention Recent studies have found evidence that vaccines against shingles – a variant of chickenpox – and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – […]