Dementia is a group of brain disorders that cause a decline in cognitive functions like memory and thinking. While some cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, dementia is an extreme version ...

While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...

According to the National Institute on Aging, 6.9 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease today. As the ...

Alzheimer's disease has long been thought to be irreversible, but new research using a mouse model offers hope.

High blood pressure, heart disease, and hyperlipidemia are some of the top modifiable factors linked to dementia risk, mounting evidence suggests.

Dementia is a term used to describe memory loss, impaired reasoning, difficulties communicating and other mental impairments ...

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has long been discussed as a possible driver of dementia, but proving that link has been ...

Dementia is hard on the person suffering from it, but those who care for them have a tough row to hoe as well, said Karisti ...