What if screening for the diseases that cause dementia could start with something as quick as a finger-prick blood test?

Regularly challenging your brain is important in helping you stay sharp. And it’s simpler than you might think. In fact, you may already be doing this one habit.

Can you find the 40 British railway station names hidden in our puzzle? It's the perfect way to use pockets of free time, ...

Dementia is the biggest global health challenge of our time. And if nothing changes, one in two people will face dementia in their lifetime, either by developing it the condition, caring for someone ...

Want to give your brain some love? One of the most important things you can do is be kind to your heart. We know how important things like being physically active, eating healthily and not smoking are ...

January is the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on your current lifestyle and start building healthier habits for the year ahead. Many people like to use this time to set new goals – such as ...

Alzheimer’s Research UK has awarded the David Hague Early Career Investigator Award 2025 to Dr Ian Harrison at University College London. The David Hague Early Career Investigator of the year award, ...

Without you, there would be no Alzheimer’s Research UK. Together, we really can make breakthroughs possible. With your help we can change the future. Dementia shatters lives and leaves millions ...

Research has found a link between drinking too much alcohol and an increased risk of dementia. People who regularly drink more than 21 units of alcohol a week are more likely to develop dementia ...

A stipend in line with UKRI rates, PhD tuition fees at the Home rate and research/travel costs up to £15,000 per annum. This scheme is for a full PhD programme; it does not cover funding gaps for ...

Got questions about volunteering with us? We’re here to provide answers and help you get involved with Alzheimer’s Research UK. If you have a question that isn’t answered below, don’t worry! Just drop ...