dementia

Owner's heartbreak as dog with dementia 'loses sparkle' and forgets who family are

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Owner's heartbreak as dog with dementia 'loses sparkle' and forgets who family are

The elderly poodle has been showing ‘clear signs of dementia’ – and has left her owner wondering whether saying her final goodbyes would be the kindest thing to do The poodle has been showing signs of dementia (Stock photo) ( (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A woman has been left heartbroken after realizing her dog has forgotten … Read more

Experts explore whether drinking beetroot juice could stave off dementia

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Experts explore whether drinking beetroot juice could stave off dementia

An innovative clinical trial will investigate how drinking beetroot juice impacts brain function in older adults, via the bacteria that live in our mouths. A donation from University of Exeter alumnus Tom Morgan is supporting the new research. It seeks to investigate how the hundreds of species of bacteria and other organisms that colonize our … Read more