Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as if they mean the same thing, but they actually refer to ...

Changes like these are alarming and can be the signs of rapidly progressive dementia, a rare type of dementia that causes sudden decline. Read on to learn more about the causes, symptoms and ...

All types of dementia are progressive and pass through different stages. Physical symptoms may be mild at first but can eventually severely affect a person’s movement. A 2022 scientific report ...

Recent studies have shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer ...

PEOPLE often think of Alzheimer’s when they think of dementia. It’s the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80 ...

The first drugs are being developed shown to slow dementia progression but they only work if offered in the earliest stages of the disease. A number of lab-based studies have also shown promising ...

Dr. Anelyssa D'Abreu, an associate professor of neurology in UVA's School of Medicine who specializes in geriatric neurology, ...

Statins help people manage high cholesterol levels, but many experts want to know if these drugs can also support brain ...

A new blood test is being trialed in the UK to detect the early signs of dementia. It is hoped it could identify patients ...

GlobalData epidemiologists forecast a rise in cases in the US from 2.97 million in 2024 to 4.06 million by 2033.

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, along with antibiotics, antiviral medications, and vaccines are associated with a ...