Studies show that being physically active can help lower your risk of dementia. “Daily physical exercise—such as 20-30 minutes of light aerobic activity—can include activities such as walking, biking or aquatic pool exercises,” says Heshan J. Fernando, PhD, a clinical neuropsychologist for Corewell Health in Michigan.

A sensory garden tucked away inside the grounds of a city hospital has become an important refuge for people living with dementia. The garden at Bristol Royal Infirmary's (BRI) Heart Institute is used by local charity Alive to provide dementia-friendly gardening sessions.

A groundbreaking study involving 114,582 Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries revealed that adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face significantly higher dementia rates compared to the general population.

To ward off dementia, older adults may want to spend more time reading, praying, crafting, listening to music and engaging in other mentally stimulating behaviors, a new study says.

Vitamin D also helps clear beta amyloid, a protein that plays a role in Alzheimer’s disease, Merrill points out. This is “the same mechanism targeted by new prescription drugs in Alzheimer’s disease,” he says. Vitamin D might also slow the buildup of tau tangles, which are another hallmark of Alzheimer’s, he adds.

Individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have an increased prevalence of identified dementia diagnoses, according to a research letter published online Jan. 2 in JAMA Network Open.

A study on the daily routines, activities and types of boredom in people with dementia living in long-term care communities found that people’s experiences vary. In other words, some are bored but not all residents experience boredom on a regular basis.

The condition isn’t entirely preventable — age, genetics, and environmental influences can all play a role. But some lifestyle-related risk factors are within your control. Below, neurologists share the three most important risk factors to address if you want to prevent dementia, and the best steps you can start taking today.

An alert Long Island police officer found a missing man with dementia in a fateful location Tuesday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff spoke to the relieved family. Jose Rodriguez, 83, was recently diagnosed with dementia and couldn't find his way home Monday.

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol, may play a vital role in conserving healthy brain matter in middle-aged adults, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. The findings,

Antibiotic use was not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in healthy older adults, according to a recent study.

A 77-year-old Hartselle man charged with murder in 2022 will no longer stand trial on Jan. 27 after a Morgan County judge moved the case to an administrative, or inactive, docket due to the defendant's declining health.