The risk of developing dementia may be double what was previously thought. But there are things the U.S. can do to help fight ...

Dementia, a progressive disorder that impacts memory and independence, affects millions globally. While many are aware of ...

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Here, we break down what to know about this disease, including: What ...

The lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 is about 42% - more than double the risk reported by earlier studies, and one that puts greater urgency on the need to mitigate addressable health problems, ...

The researchers suggest that their estimates are higher because they took extra measures to avoid underestimating the number ...

A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk ...

Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cognitive decline.People with ...

Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined in a new study, out today in ...

If you or a loved one is showing potential signs of age-related cognitive decline or dementia, you may want to seek help but not know the right type of health care provider to choose. That' ...

There is a potential link between Alzheimer's disease and the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which is a common cause for ...

“Simple switches in lifestyle can make a big difference in dementia risk,” says Amit Sachdev, MD, MS, medical director in the Department of Neurology at Michigan State University. Here's what ...

Dementia is distressing and hard to understand ... Today that picture is changing. As treatment, care and awareness gradually improve and good, reliable information becomes more available, our ...