DEMENTIA can cause a number of physical changes in a person – but some of these changes could appear years before a diagnosis ...

“If I, as a neurologist, cannot do these exams and order these tests, it’s going to be difficult for me to make the diagnosis ...

Medicare Part B covers most dementia testing, including wellness visits, depression screenings, and brain scans. Additional coverage may help pay for treatments, medications, and additional costs ...

Feeling lonely increased risk for all-cause dementia by 31 percent and cognitive impairment by 15 percent. Loneliness is a ...

Are you too busy to exercise during the week? A new study finds you can still protect your brain from cognitive decline.

Unexplained fluctuations in cholesterol levels have been linked to dementia and cognitive decline in a recent study.

Research shows frailty levels rise significantly before dementia, suggesting it could be a key marker for early ...

Dementia Diagnostic Markers Change With Time of Day Oct. 2, 2024 — The time of day when blood is taken can affect the results of tests for diagnosing dementia, according to new ... New Therapy ...

In the last two years, two drugs have been federally approved to slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease in its early stages, ...

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and it affects around 944,000 people in the UK. A study has found a ...

Older people whose cholesterol readings show big changes from one year to the next may be at an increased risk of cognitive problems as they age, including dementia.

and reaction time test. The outcome event was all-cause dementia, Alzheimer disease, and vascular dementia. Considering the multifaceted and complex pathways through which [metabolic syndrome] affects ...