In the United States, the likelihood of receiving a dementia diagnosis ... as highlighted by a new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. The research found that a person’s chances of being ...

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a group of brain disorders that include memory loss and other thinking and ...

Daily egg consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults, but consuming more than two eggs daily or no eggs at ...

Cognitive decline may increase an older person's risk for a fall, while the trauma that follows a fall may also speed up ...

New research suggests that incorporating more flavonoid-rich foods and beverages into the diet may help lower a person's risk ...

A new analysis of classical medical texts suggests dementia was extremely rare in ancient Greece and Rome 2,000 to 2,500 ...

Work could lead to the discovery of new therapeutic targets. For the first time, researchers have identified "molecular ...

The time of day when blood is taken can affect the results of tests for diagnosing dementia, according to new research.

Two bills providing a roadmap for federal efforts to respond to and fund Alzheimer’s research and programming unanimously passed in the US House of Representatives last week and now are awaiting ...

DLB is caused by the buildup of a protein called alpha-synuclein, which forms deposits called Lewy bodies inside neurons. Over time, these deposits interfere with normal cellular functions, causing a ...

Emory University will investigate the role Alzheimer’s special care units play in reducing racial and ethnic disparities in ...

Texas is one of the most likely states where Medicaid beneficiaries are to have dementia, according to a study done by NORC ...