In a new recommendation, experts are calling for more time during games for players to be checked thoroughly, which could mean the rules of play may have to change
Although footballers had higher risk of death from neurodegenerative disease, they were less likely to die of other common diseases
Diminishing levels of an omega-3 fatty acid may have health consequences, including a higher risk for depression, ADHD and early dementia
It seems logical that football is linked to the illness but a researcher says it’s not that clear-cut
Speaking more than one language could lead to better tests scores and even being a more empathetic person.
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A family’s history revealed by daughter Bridget Radebe and mother Betty Maluleka, who suffers from dementia, as told to and interpreted by Ekow Duker.
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/ 11 December 2013
Health ministers from the G8 nations are meeting in London to tackle what experts warn is a ‘dementia time-bomb’ as the world’s population ages.
The gradual departure of the person you knew presents huge emotional and physical challenges.
Alzheimer’s disease is not a natural part of growing old.
Lack of awareness and fear leads to the symptoms often being put down to old age or witchcraft.