Dementia is an umbrella term for cognitive decline, while Alzheimer's is the most prevalent cause. Recognizing the ...

Case Western Reserve researchers found semaglutide users had significantly lower Alzheimer's-related dementia risk compared ...

Researchers followed 60,000 adults aged 40 and older—who took various types of antidiabetic medication—for seven years ...

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

A hidden genetic mutation could predict a man’s likelihood of developing dementia. That’s according to an Australian study led by Monash and Curtin Universities, which analyzed the medical data of ...

As I watch my mom's mind give way to Alzheimer's, I've started writing letters to my future self. Scientists say it could reduce my risk of dementia by half.

A local group is working to help the estimated 10 percent of adults older than age 65 in Bartholomew County who are living ...

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

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

A commonly prescribed pain medication—gabapentin—often considered a safer alternative to opioids for those who suffer from ...

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

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