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Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce the risk of MND

World Rugby has welcomed the findings of a study which revealed concerning evidence of a considerably increased risk of motor neurone disease among former players and called for the elimination of contact training and a reduction in the global ...

05 Oct 2022 at 11:44

Lifestyle

Why are nightmares in middle age being linked to dementia?

Dementia rates are on the rise globally, with scientists working hard to improve our knowledge of the condition. Now, a new study has linked bad dreams in middle age to a greater risk of developing dementia later in life. The study – ...

21 Sept 2022 at 13:13

National News

Drug prescribed for bipolar disorder may lower dementia risk, UK study finds

A drug usually prescribed for conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression may lower the risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers say the findings support the possibility that lithium could be a ...

19 Mar 2022 at 12:23

Midland Tribune

Only two weeks left until Alzheimer’s Tea Day 2022 in Offaly

THERE are only two weeks left until Tea Day 2022. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI), along with their ambassadors, RTÉ stars Dáithí Ó Sé, and Sinead Kennedy is urging the people of Offaly to host a Tea Day to mark ...

23 Apr 2022 at 13:24

National News

'A historic moment' - Research finds new drug slows memory decline in dementia patients

A British dementia charity has hailed a “historic moment” in Alzheimer’s research as a new drug made in Japan has been found to reduce memory decline among patients with early-stage disease. Lecanemab was found to ...

28 Sept 2022 at 12:05

Arts & Entertainment

Sex Pistols singer competing for Irish Eurovision entry says raising Alzheimer's awareness already 'a win'

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon has said being able to raise awareness about his wife’s Alzheimer’s disease with his Eurovision bid song is already a win for him. The 66-year-old singer, who is vying to ...

17 Jan 2023 at 10:36

National News

John Lydon on raising awareness about wife’s Alzheimer’s with Eurovision entry

16 Jan 2023 at 10:06

National News

The National Dementia Adviser Service is being expanded to every county in Ireland

The HSE and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland have expanded the National Dementia Adviser Service by providing a Dementia Adviser to every county in Ireland. The expansion of this service will see Dementia ...

10 Nov 2021 at 13:09

National News

GUIDE: Six expert-backed ways to reduce dementia risk

Covid isn’t the only major health concern of our times – experts have been warning about dementia reaching epidemic levels too. Already a leading cause of death and disability among older people, ...

13 May 2022 at 10:50

Sport

London Marathon runners could face heavy rain for much of the race

Tens of thousands of people running this year’s London Marathon could be drenched in heavy rain for much of the race, forecasters have warned. The Met Office has predicted a “very wet” Sunday in ...

23 Apr 2023 at 09:45

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Roscrea Sergeant plans 236km cycle for Alzheimer Society

A GARDA Sergeant based in Roscrea is planning an epic sponsored cycle in aid of a charity close to his heart. Sergeant Ciarán O'Ráighne plans to conquer a 236 kilometre long cycle for the ...

10 May 2023 at 08:15

National News

John Lydon’s wife Nora Forster dies aged 80

Nora Forster, the wife of singer John Lydon, has died aged 80 after living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. The 67-year-old former Sex Pistols frontman, also known by his ...

06 Apr 2023 at 18:20

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