Believe it or nut, middle-aged and older adults who eat nuts ever day can significantly lower their risk of dementia, a new study has found.

A growing body of research demonstrates that smoking affects neurological health, specifically cognitive decline.

Nov. 6, 2024 — Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, according to a new ...

It takes 90 minutes for the International Space Station to orbit the Earth. That journey happens 16 times in Orbital, which ...

Disorders that cause dementia damage the brain and body, eventually leading to the loss of crucial bodily functions or complications that can lead to death. The term “dementia” refers to the ...

Bruce Willis’ early dementia signs were dismissed, since he struggled with stuttering as a child. When asked what his early symptoms were, as the actor battles with frontotemporal dementia (FTD ...

Feeling sleepy and less enthusiastic during the day may indicate a higher risk of developing a syndrome that often leads to ...

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. "This study quantifies a ...

The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Other causes may include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, brain injuries, and certain underlying health conditions. Major ...

In turn, most of these infections associated with brain atrophy seem to be risk factors for dementia, according to the researchers’ analyses of the UK Biobank data of 495,896 subjects and a ...

Whether you are a person living with dementia, know someone who is, or just want to help a good cause, you can make a difference. Fred Walker and family - see Fred's story below Dementia affects ...

It’s a $300 billion government program that most investors haven’t even heard of, targeting a crisis that affects millions of Americans: dementia care. A little-known Medicare initiative ...