Psychotropic medications commonly used to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are associated with increased risk for dementia in older veterans, new research shows. "Patients diagnosed with ...

Right now, an estimated 6.9 million seniors in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. As the population ages, this number is projected to grow significantly in ...

NEW ORLEANS — Could frequent use of some cold and allergy medications, and many other common drugs, like those for anxiety, increase your risk of dementia? We explore that question and why, as you age ...

More than 70% of people over 70 years old will one day develop cardiovascular disease, highlighting the need for effective ...

Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated brain aging over 5-1/2 years.

This Common Over-the-Counter Medication May Harm Brain Health, Doctors Say—Do You Take It? originally appeared on Parade. I don’t know about you, but when I conceptualize over-the-counter medications, ...