Previous studies have shown that people who develop shingles face about a 20% higher risk of cognitive decline, including ...

Smoking, diabetes, and hypertension in midlife are associated with nearly 13 fewer dementia-free years, underscoring the importance of vascular risk management.

The brain health benefits appear to taper off after around 3 cups of coffee or 2 cups of tea per day, a new study suggests. In a new study, regular coffee drinkers were about 18 percent less likely to ...

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New research has identified a possible link between a person’s outlook on life and their risk of developing dementia. The study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, examined ...

Dementia cases are expected to double by 2060 with an aging population. Experts agree that processed meats–specifically bacon–may increase your risk of dementia. Following a balanced diet, ...

Obstructive sleep apnea is linked to poorer memory performance and a higher estimated risk for dementia in cognitively unimpaired middle-aged adults.

The federal government will send letters to more than 340,000 people, urging them to take action now to reduce their risk of ...

Most people picture dementia only as memory loss, confusion, and forgetting familiar faces. But the truth behind these symptoms is that these changes don’t happen overnight. And they don’t always ...

You’re going to want to remember this. Around the world, more than 57 million people are living with dementia, and nearly 10 million more are diagnosed each year. While there is currently no cure, ...