A study by scientists in Canada and the US has shown that a chemical change to a hallmark Alzheimer’s protein, tau, can stop it from forming toxic tangles – a characteristic of the disease. The findings, published online on 26 February in the journal Nature Chemical Biology, open up new … Continue reading
In 2009 Copenhagen hosted one of the most important events in the battle against climate change. The Climate Conference was designed so then all the nations of the world could voice their opinion on what was happening, and come to some form of arrangement on how to deal with it. … Continue reading
The new Lancôme foundation with an exceptional longwear formula featuring a unique heart-shaped flexible polymer for comfort. 18 shades to suit all skin tones from very pale to very dark When it comes to foundation, women are constantly on the look out for the perfect formula. Lancôme is considered one … Continue reading
Lancôme’s new Vernis in Love range of striking nail colours reinvents nail polish application, making it simpler, faster and more stunning than ever. From chic neutrals to captivating brights – this wardrobe of colour can provide the ultimate accessory, the perfect finish to every look. A patented brush with a … Continue reading
Attention all female readers of City Connect in the Cambridge area… Debenhams Cambridge in the Grafton Centre will be hosting a special beauty event at the Elizabeth Arden counter on 9 & 10 May. International Make Up Artist Joseph Hernandez will be on hand to offer a personal masterclass and … Continue reading
Scientists in Edinburgh have found particles in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that could be harnessed to identify changes in the brain that occur during Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which was part-funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK, could pave the way for a new test to diagnose the disease in its earliest stages. … Continue reading
I first came across Hedonist Wines when owner Anthony Jenkins got in touch after reading an article of mine in the local press in Cambridge. We exchanged emails and I agreed to review a couple of his wines and was reasonably impressed, so I later arranged for him to give … Continue reading
Even though the British film industry is going through a few seismic changes since the abolition of the UK Film Council, it still seems to be business as usual. Wild Bill is yet another addition to the East End gangster saga, and yet it feels like something much more fresh … Continue reading
Spring is a fairly grim season for Hollywood. Apart from the occasional big budget blockbuster, spring is generally used as a dumping ground for the films Hollywood doesn’t have any faith in. Gone is certainly one of those films. Gone was released in America last year, where it received very … Continue reading
Scientists in the US have linked low levels of the omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), to lower scores on cognitive tests and lower brain volume. The study is published in the journal Neurology. Researchers at the University of California in Los Angeles studied blood samples from 1,575 cognitively healthy people, … Continue reading
Rouge in Love – An instant must-have, an irresistible ‘pret a pouter’ lipstick ‘Rouge in Love was probably the product I was most excited about when I came on board to work with Lancôme because I think it’s one of the youngest products that Lancôme has created. I love all … Continue reading
A dementia scientist at the University of Liverpool is about to embark on an innovative project to develop new drugs aimed at stopping Alzheimer’s disease. The work is funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK and is as part of our recent announcement of £5.5m for new research projects to tackle the … Continue reading
The Chairman of South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cllr Tony Orgee, is urging everyone to take part in Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Big Walk in the county on Sunday 13 May. The UK’s leading dementia research charity, based in Great Shelford, aims to raise £50,000 for pioneering dementia research. Hundreds of people … Continue reading
At the Annual Tasting of Austrian Wines in London last month, I caught up with Noel Young and tasted my way through the wines he had on show from various producers. Wieninger Based in Vienna, Fritz Wieninger cultivates 33ha of vines on either side of the river Danube – for … Continue reading
After taking a more supporting role in this year’s The Ides of March, which was his fifth stint in the director’s chair, George Clooney has shown, once again, that he is not quite done being the leading man, after starring in this year’s The Descendants. This is a bittersweet film … Continue reading
US scientists have found certain antipsychotic drugs increase the risk of death in elderly nursing home patients, when compared with other antipsychotics. The study is published in the BMJ online. Researchers at Harvard Medical School studied medical records from 75,445 people over 65 who were living in nursing homes. They assessed … Continue reading
Into The Abyss: A Tale of Death, A Tale of Life to use its full title does stand out in the works of director Werner Herzog. It lacks the usual focus on the bizarre and unexpected, but the persistent exploration of the human condition makes this the best documentaries of … Continue reading
Scientists in the US have found cognitively healthy people with disrupted sleep patterns may be more likely to have markers associated with early Alzheimer’s disease. The study is due to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th Annual Meeting in April. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine, in St … Continue reading
Antibodies that block the process of synapse disintegration in Alzheimer’s disease have been identified, raising hopes for the development of a treatment to combat early cognitive decline in the disease. During Alzheimer’s, a protein called amyloid-beta builds in the brain and causes the loss of synapses – the connections between … Continue reading
At City Connect, we’re always looking for new and interesting food and drink from the UK and further afield which will tickle your tastebuds and please your palate. So when we heard about GingerLove drink from Belgium, we just had to share it with you. After all, if GingerLove is … Continue reading
Swarovski once again adds depth and dimension on the big screen– this time, one of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in Relativity Media’s live-action motion picture event for the whole family, Mirror Mirror – a fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend. Visionary … Continue reading
US scientists have found that a skin cancer drug is able to clear a known Alzheimer’s protein, amyloid, from the brains of mice. The study, which also showed the mice had cognitive improvements, is published in the journal Science. Researchers at Case Western University studied the effects of a drug called … Continue reading
Scientists in the US have found that healthy older people who have engaged in cognitive stimulation activities throughout their life have lower levels of the protein amyloid in their brains, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s. The study is published online today in the journal Archives of Neurology. The researchers recruited 65 … Continue reading
What do you think when you hear the word ‘seasonnaire’? Someone staggering around beach resorts trying to organise bar crawls and wet t-shirt competitions? Posh girls named Isabella working in a chalet? Jack Wills reps encouraging punters to get drunk and buy some, like, really cool stash? All of the … Continue reading
You’ve all seen Contraband before. Granted, it probably wasn’t called Contraband, but you’ve seen it just the same. In fact you’ve probably seen it several times over your movie-going years, so much so that you’re probably getting a little tired of it. Contraband tells the story of Chris Farraday (Mark … Continue reading
April Fools’ Day is celebrated in many countries around the world on April 1 every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools’ Day, April 1 is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated as a day when many people play all kinds of jokes and foolishness. The … Continue reading