Alzheimers

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Alzheimer’s revelation: How the brain disease was spread between humans via a growth hormone given to children in the UK up until 1985

Article first published on January 30, 2024. A NEW study has revealed the brain disease, Alzheimer’s, can spread between humans. Experts have found evidence of

14 Jun, 2026 @ 10:30

Health·Lead·Other News

Omega-3 reduces the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s, says study in Spain: These are the foods with high levels of the fatty acid

OMEGA-3 can lower the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s, a study has suggested. The Hospital del Mar Research Institute in Barcelona found that people

31 Jan, 2024 @ 10:48

Health·Lead·Must Read·Other News

Big pharma’s Pfizer ‘concealed for years’ that one of its drugs could help fight against Alzheimer’s

Pfizer argues it didn’t believe the evidence was strong enough to launch a clinical trial

7 Jun, 2019 @ 13:15

Health·Lead

MISSING: British tourist with Alzheimer’s not seen for three days after disappearing in Benidorm

The Guardia Civil has issued an urgent plea on social media to find Norah Garret

27 Nov, 2018 @ 14:42

Lead·National News

How your morning cafe con leche could protect you from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

DRINKING coffee will protect against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, a new study has suggested. According to the Krembil Brain Institute, specific compounds created in the process

13 Nov, 2018 @ 11:12

Health·Lead

Ex-Blue Peter star and Mallorca resident John Noakes dies after Alzheimer’s battle

Ex-presenter who lived in Andratx dies in sleep

29 May, 2017 @ 13:46

Lead·Mallorca

Alzheimer’s can be prevented by Mediterranean diet

The report says the lack of red meat and dairy products may be linked to losing fewer brain cells as people age

14 Nov, 2015 @ 10:30

Health·Lead

Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes found in a strawberry field after going missing from Mallorca home

A search and rescue operation was launched yesterday after 81-year-old John Noakes disappeared after going for a morning stroll

1 Jul, 2015 @ 10:30

Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca

Blue Peter legend John Noakes missing in Mallorca

A search and rescue operation is underway to locate the 81-year-old

30 Jun, 2015 @ 17:21

Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Walnuts could save your sanity

Walnuts, widely grown in Andalucia, have been revealed to significantly boost memory power

8 Feb, 2015 @ 13:00

Health

Smoking linked to Alzheimer’s

Over 33% of Spain's men and one quarter of women are smokers

15 Jul, 2014 @ 08:55

Health·Other News

Blood test predicts Alzheimer’s with 87% accuracy

A study at King’s College London identifies 10 key proteins

14 Jul, 2014 @ 08:47

‘Smart home’ to tackle dementia

Network of sensors could keep elderly people in their own homes for longer, by Imogen Calderwood

21 Apr, 2014 @ 15:47

Health·Other News·Property

spain pioneer in scientific breakthroughs

In rude health

The news that Spanish scientists have developed a pioneering robot to help speed up the recovery time of stroke victims is itself reason to be

19 Nov, 2012 @ 17:03

Opinion

Raymond Prats: Cholesterol caution

Dr Raymond Prats looks at the different types of cholesterol and how you can reduce your risk of heart disease

20 Oct, 2012 @ 13:33

Health

Too much sleep is a bad thing, new research finds

A new study has found that seven hours a night is ideal for optimal concentration

8 Aug, 2012 @ 10:45

New pill for Alzheimer’s available in Spain

Betrinac has successfully been shown to treat those with memory problems

3 Aug, 2012 @ 18:20

Health

Dementia drug bonanza in Spain

Reduction of ‘plaques and tangles’ on the brain could be significant in fight against dementia

10 Jul, 2012 @ 09:00

Lead·National News

Butter warning is good news for Med diet

Risk of Alzheimer´s increased by high levels of saturated fats

9 Jun, 2012 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·National News·Other News

Town’s sweet success

Chocolate bar measuring 250 metres breaks world record

14 Jan, 2012 @ 10:30

Cordoba

Take a walk in the Axarquia for Alzheimers

It's the seventh annual fundraising walk in aid of the Axarquia Association AFADAX

31 Mar, 2011 @ 14:03

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Alzheimer’s revelation: How the brain disease was spread between humans via a growth hormone given to children in the UK up until 1985

Omega-3 reduces the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s, says study in Spain: These are the foods with high levels of the fatty acid

Big pharma’s Pfizer ‘concealed for years’ that one of its drugs could help fight against Alzheimer’s

MISSING: British tourist with Alzheimer’s not seen for three days after disappearing in Benidorm

How your morning cafe con leche could protect you from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

Ex-Blue Peter star and Mallorca resident John Noakes dies after Alzheimer’s battle

Alzheimer’s can be prevented by Mediterranean diet

Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes found in a strawberry field after going missing from Mallorca home

Blue Peter legend John Noakes missing in Mallorca

Walnuts could save your sanity

Smoking linked to Alzheimer’s

Blood test predicts Alzheimer’s with 87% accuracy

‘Smart home’ to tackle dementia

In rude health

Raymond Prats: Cholesterol caution

Too much sleep is a bad thing, new research finds

New pill for Alzheimer’s available in Spain

Dementia drug bonanza in Spain

Butter warning is good news for Med diet

Town’s sweet success

Take a walk in the Axarquia for Alzheimers

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez celebrates as US-Iran peace deal agreed – but mourns 7,000 dead and slams American strikes as ‘failure’

Romanian tourist knocked unconscious after ninth-floor balcony collapses onto his head at hotel pool in Murcia holiday hotspot

Spain records 900,000 applications for its migrant regularization scheme – nearly double government estimates with 15 days still to go

WATCH: Armed mob ‘attacks Barcelona restaurant’ sparking mass brawl in notorious barrio popular with tourists and expats

Police issue warning as Costa Blanca teenager scams woman out of €30k in bank worker con

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