Something as seemingly harmless as a sweet craving could signal something bigger if it fits certain criteria.

Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one.

Pearl Roche's family said they wanted to speak out because she spent her life caring for others.

A major trial hints that better blood pressure control may offer an unexpected benefit for brain health.

A study of people over 90 found that dementia risk remains strongly shaped by sex, race and genetics, with women and black ...

The World Health Organization has added seven new dementia risk factors, including stroke, sleep apnea, HIV and air pollution, to its updated guidelines.

Adults who experienced food insecurity in midlife and older age had an estimated 40 percent probability of dementia.

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Ninety-six percent of the study population also had confirmed chronic traumatic encephalopathy on autopsy.

A new study has found a strong link between circadian rhythm and dementia risk. Published in the medical journal Neurology, researchers found that participants who were more active during a specific ...

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