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 […]
10 months ago
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 […]
1 year ago
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 […]
1 year ago
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 […]
3 years ago
Junk food doesn’t just make you fat, it also shrinks your brain, a new study has revealed
‘Our findings underline the importance of addressing the global obesity epidemic’ While the nutritional value of junk food is fairly common knowledge, a new study has revealed that it doesn’t just increase your weight; it also shrinks your brain. A study newly published in the Metabolic Brain Disease journal suggests that fatty food may be […]
3 years ago
Why England players have no names on shirts against Switzerland
England player names have been removed from their shirts at half-time Eagle-eyed England fans may have noticed that Gareth Southgate’s players took to the field for the second half of their friendly against Switzerland on Saturday with no names on the back of their shirts. The Three Lions breezed through World Cup qualifying unbeaten and […]
4 years ago