A Utah sheriff’s office is floating a unique and unproven idea for keeping senior citizens with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia safe – give them ankle monitors normally used on criminals on house arrest or parole.

For the first time, researchers are reporting that a treatment might help stabilise Alzheimer’s disease for as much as three years, although the evidence is weak and in only four patients.

TAKING care of your body just might save your mind. Millions of cases of Alzheimer’s disease worldwide could be prevented by curbing risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, obesity and lack of exercise.

HEAVYWEIGHTS Eamonn Higgins (UCC) and Martin Donovan (OLOL) claim top billing on Friday night when Cork County Board host a charity boxing show in aid of the Alzheimer’s Association at Neptune Stadium (7pm).

OLDER people who exercise three or more times a week are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, according to a study that adds to evidence that staying active can keep the mind sharp.

People with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, scientists said today.

Titanic star Kate Winslet arrived at the premiere of her new film tonight with a new man on her arm her younger brother Joss.