More than 6 million Americans are living with dementia, which affects memory, communication, reasoning and planning.

Sitting for too long increases dementia risk, while getting regular exercise could protect brain health in the long-term, a ...

Research shows that women who focus on cardiovascular fitness, activities that get the heart rate up, like brisk walking or ...

Experts reveal which sleep disturbances may signal something deeper, and when you should be concerned.

Having a job that involves high levels of decision-making or creativity, rather than repetitive or manual tasks, could help ...

You probably already do it.

Dementia is a growing global concern, but the good news is that we are making substantial progress in the fight against this disease. You wouldn’t know it from the prevailing paradigm: In the U.S., ...

According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans age 65 and older are already living with Alzheimer's and dementia. In this part of CBS News New York's Cost of Caregiving series, ...

Scientists have warned that even moderate consumption may accelerate the onset of dementia ...

A new study links feelings of optimism with a lower risk of dementia. The more optimistic someone is, the research showed, ...

The concern is that early attention problems can be missed if screening relies on tools weighted toward memory. For example, ...

UChicago PME researchers trace a new pathway of disruptive chemical messages that could help explain why heavy smokers face ...