New research indicates that people with depressive symptoms in later life are more likely to develop dementia than those of a similar age without depression.

Work presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2014 suggests that build-up of a protein called tau in the brain, known to be a hallmark of Alzheimer’s, is associated with worsening memory score tests over time in healthy individuals.

Two studies looking at the effect of exercise on dementia have concluded that being physically active at certain points of life may help to reduce the risk of the condition.

Researchers have used the most up-to-date estimates for Alzheimer’s risk factors to advise that a third of Alzheimer’s cases could be prevented by changes to lifestyle. 

Researchers at King’s College London and co-funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK have announced a panel of 10 proteins that could form a blood test to predict those most likely to develop Alzheimer’s.

A study of US war veterans has revealed that those who experienced head injuries were 60% more likely to go on to develop dementia than those that did not sustain brain injury

Scientists in the US have found that an antidepressant slows production of a known Alzheimer’s protein, amyloid, in mice and in healthy younger people.

Researchers in France and the US have completed a study of 2,143 retired French utility workers and found that high occupational exposure to solvents was linked to poorer cognition in retirement.

A trial in Germany has investigated the use of deep brain stimulation as a potential treatment approach for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

A new study has shown young adults who take part in cardiorespiratory exercise, such as running, may be more likely to have better thinking and memory skills in middle age.