A common nutrient might lower the risk of dementia in older adults, per a new study.

W HEN ERIC STALLARD, an actuary and academic, began looking into the incidence of dementia among elderly Americans, he was so ...

Healthy eating may help protect the brain, even after early biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease have begun, a ...

Scientists in Finland say they have revealed a warning sign someone could be struggling with dementia before age 65 years.

Ambitious studies have been examining the protective effects of diet, exercise and socializing — with surprising results.

The estimated total factors in often-overlooked burdens like unpaid caregiving and family-wide earning potential loss.

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Shingles, a condition triggered by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus in the body, can cause a “war zone” of ...

Bright daylight could lower dementia risk more than other major risk factors, new 8-year study has found.

Emma, Bruce Willis' wife, opened up about their experiences following his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. She discussed ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that cholesterol could play a key role in dementia risk. Image credit: MoMo Productions/Getty Images. Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, and ...

For loved ones of dementia patients, communication is often one of the biggest challenges. Not only can it be difficult for the person with dementia to express themselves, but the person can also ...