New study explains the gender gap in Alzheimer's rates, with scientists identifying chromosomal differences and hormonal changes as key factors.

Eating better and exercising more helped seniors at risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias improve their thinking across the ...

Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. That’s according to initial results released Monday ...

A new study reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated brain aging in adults, whether or not they contracted the virus.

A new study finds a strong relationship between exposure to air pollution and the risk of developing dementia, while air quality regulations are being weakened in the U.S.

About 26% of both households and immediate families of older adults include an individual with dementia—often requiring ...

An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in ...

The Federal Reserve voted yesterday to keep interest rates steady, despite the president calling for lower rates. And, Texas ...

Forget your keys again? Studying for a test? The best method for improving your memory depends on what you’re trying to ...

If you’re trying to stay healthy into your 60s and beyond, there’s good news. A new study suggests you don’t need extreme workouts or complicated diets to support your brain. Just a consistent routine ...

Researchers at the University of Southern California have discovered how the human brain organizes visual memories.

While there’s still a lot to learn, this study opens up a new and hopeful path. If more research confirms these findings, the ...