Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope. “Alzheimer’s disease is a specific condition resulting from an abnormal biological ...

For years, researchers have seen a connection between exercise and the progression of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's ...

Researchers found that the pain drug gabapentin can increase the risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment by 85%.

In those nations, MAID is available to a wider universe of pained people, not just those with fewer than six months to live.

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For some people, taking anxiety medications is the best way to help them keep functioning throughout the day. But how can ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to the experimental drug lecanemab, shown to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in its early ...

Dr. Marty Levine explains more about the disease and the support that's available for patients. Sponsored by Optum Care ...

A once-a-day pill called blarcamesine may slow memory loss and preserve independence—without the scary side effects or burdens of current treatments.A Small Pill With Big Potential ...

What exactly is Alzheimer’s disease, and how common is it? A: Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that causes dementia. It is caused in part by the accumulation of abnormally folded ...

Too often as patients age, doctors pile on prescriptions. The practice, known as polypharmacy, can be dangerous at any age but is particularly hazardous for elderly people, from raising the risk of ...