A new longitudinal study suggests that overall well-being—and especially a strong sense of purpose—are important components ...

Treating the neurodegenerative disease in its earlier stages is key to slowing cognitive decline. A new study offers hope for ...

For the first time, a study shows an online assessment can provide a scientific measure of acetylcholine—a key brain chemical ...

Alzheimer’s and brain health deserve attention year-round, as millions are affected by dementia and related conditions.

Cognitive screening tests can help determine what you’re dealing with and how best to treat it. So, how can you tell if you’re experiencing early signs of dementia?

A pen, paper, and 30 seconds might be all it takes to uncover if you are struggling with early dementia signs, as Fiona ...

A single, freely available, noninvasive brain scan done in just a few minutes during midlife can predict what chronic ...

The drug is Ambroxol. It’s been used for decades to treat respiratory ailments by thinning mucus and easing coughs. But now, ...

As new treatments emerge, timely diagnosis helps match patients with the most appropriate care when it can have the greatest ...

A surprising new study suggests that dementia risk has declined with each generation. However, there are good reasons to be ...

A popular painkiller prescribed to Brits could increase dementia risk by 40% with long-term use, according to new medical ...

Two new studies have provided further insights into the complex links between head injury in elite rugby and potential ...