In a February 2019 study highlighted in Neurology, researchers reported that staying both physically and mentally active in ...

While some symptoms, such as memory loss, changes in behaviour, and challenges with speech and language, are widely ...

Scientists identify a specific gene variant that doubles dementia risk in older men, suggesting the potential for targeted testing and personalized prevention.

Gabapentin is routinely used to treat nerve pain and restless leg syndrome, but it might be riskier to our brain health than ...

The study, which analyzed data on 1.2 million people with dementia, found improvements in five out of eight global regions ...

A psychologist has delved into the key stages of dementia and how you might identify them in yourself or loved ones. Her ...

Dementia and comic strips may not seem like a natural pairing. However, Wellsville Local Schools music teacher and artist ...

Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope.

Limiting sweetened candy doesn't guarantee that you won't get dementia, but it is a positive step forward. Along with ...

Police say Marian Weaver Byers, 83, was last seen walking with a cane in the 700 block of Weich Lane. She could also be ...

The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

A commonly prescribed pain medication—gabapentin—often considered a safer alternative to opioids for those who suffer from low back pain is now under scrutiny after being linked to increased risks of ...