Early signs of Alzheimer’s disease as Jon Snow reveals diagnosis
All the signs to look out for On Friday, legendary journalist and former Channel 4 news anchor Jon Snow revealed that for the last four years he has been living with Alzheimer’s. The 78-year-old opened up about the diagnosis in advance of an upcoming documentary that he has made in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society and Channel […]
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Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
He has been living with the condition for four years. Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow has revealed he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for four years. The 79-year-old hosted the programme from 1989 to 2021, making him Channel 4’s longest-serving newsreader. The retired broadcaster announced his diagnosis ahead of an upcoming Channel […]
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Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson dies after health battle
“He will be missed but we know he is in good hands” It’s been announced that American reality star Phil Robertson, who appeared in Duck Dynasty for 11 seasons, has sadly passed away aged 79. His Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis first became public knowledge last Christmas. Posting on social media site X yesterday (May 25), Robertson’s […]
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Cause of Alzheimer’s might be coming from inside your mouth, scientists find
This discovery might help experts understand the disease a bit more. Scientists have discovered that the cause for Alzheimer’s could potentially be coming from the inside of people’s mouths. A paper submitted by University of Louisville microbiologist Jan Potempa, found that there is a link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s. The pathogen behind chronic gum […]
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The Notebook star Gena Rowlands diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
The Notebook actress has sadly been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease The family of Gena Rowlands has issued a statement after The Notebook actress was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The film’s director cast his mum to play the older Allie in the romantic drama in 2004. He confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that she was diagnosed around […]
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Chris Hemsworth to take a step back from acting after shock diagnosis
He will be taking a ‘good chunk of time off’ Chris Hemsworth is reportedly going to take on fewer roles in the future after being told he his genetically predisposed to developing Alzheimer’s. Whilst the Australian actor won’t be retiring, he has decided to lessen his workload in the coming years following the news. He […]
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