Exercise increases levels of a brain molecule that may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, research has shown.

PEAR-SHAPED women who find slimming a challenge may end up “losing it” in other ways, research suggests.

'Columbo' actor Peter Falk suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and is no longer competent to run his own life, his daughter said in papers filed with a Los Angeles court.

Researchers have identified an enzyme which could prove crucial in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, it was revealed today.

Carlow’s Tara Delaney sets out to capture an unprecedented third consecutive title at the Irish Open Strokeplay Championship in Rosses Point this weekend.