There are treatments to stave off Alzheimer's effects if caught early enough - and there are some red flags people should ...

Dementia is not actually a disease. It is a collective term for changes in the brain that cause a loss of function, ...

Alzheimer's disease is a major cause of dementia, with early symptoms including memory loss, poor judgment, and low mood.

Brits are being urged to know the signs of dementia after a former Premier League footballer revealed last week that he had been diagnosed with a stage two form of the disease. Retired footballer ...

We all forget things now and then—people’s names, where you put your car keys, that dentist appointment that was scheduled ...

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America recently released a list of five steps caregivers of those with dementia can follow to ...

NEW AT 7, A WAVE OF INCREASING DEMENTIA CASES IS ADDING UP ACROSS ... IT CAN HELP YOU STAY ON TOP OF TRENDS THAT MAY LEAD TO WARNING SIGNS RIGHT AWAY AND YOU SOMETHING SPECIAL.

“Approximately 1 million US adults will develop dementia annually by 2060,” the authors conclude. “Policies that enhance prevention and healthy aging are urgent public health priorities for reducing ...

The new analysis shows that the risk a person faces over their lifetime is higher than some previous estimates: After age 55, 4 ... for signs that would confirm, or not, a diagnosis of dementia.

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Difficulty swallowing or coughing while eating every so often isn't a big deal. However, there's a fine line between that and ...