According to recent research, gum disease may increase the risk of a range of seemingly unrelated conditions, including cancer and dementia. more

There are 10 early signs and symptoms of dementia, including misplacing things, difficulty solving problems, and confusing times and places. Learn about the other signs in this article. more

There are 10 early signs and symptoms of dementia, including misplacing things, difficulty solving problems, and confusing times and places. Learn about the other signs in this article. more

Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are a growing burden on society and a leading cause of death among the elderly. There is no cure. more

Group of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania information technology researchers together with colleagues from other countries have developed a computer game for dementia carers. more

Scientists have discovered new ways in which the body regulates blood clots, in a discovery which could one day lead to the... more

How hexanucleotide GGGGCC (G4C2) repeat expansions in C9orf72 cause frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is not understood. We developed a mouse model engineered to express... more

New research indicates that people suffering chronic inflammation during middle age show a greater decline in cognitive function as they get older. more

Epilepsy is a common neurological condition with a prevalence of around 2%. Many antiepileptic drugs are available to prevent epileptic seizures, allowing up to 80 percent... more

Edge Hill University's robot, Robbie, has become a soap fan after watching episodes of popular UK drama Emmerdale to learn about dementia. more

An insufficient amount of sleep and qualitatively poor sleep are common among the general population. Prior studies have indicated that prolonged insufficient sleep and poor sleep quality are associated with a heightened... more

Prior studies have indicated that prolonged insufficient sleep and poor sleep quality are associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular diseases, dementia and psychiatric disorders. Researchers have now identified changes in blood leukocytes associated with sleep deprivation. more

Does the length of time an individual spends in education reduce the risk of developing dementia? A new, large-scale study investigates. more

Does the length of time an individual spends in education reduce the risk of developing dementia? A new, large-scale study investigates. more

It has long been known that patients with Alzheimer's disease have abnormalities in the vast network of blood vessels in the brain. Some of these alterations may also... more

A new study links changes in gut bacteria to dementia. The researchers hope that their findings might, one day, help develop more effective treatment. more

A new study links changes in gut bacteria to dementia. The researchers hope that their findings might, one day, help develop more effective treatment. more

Following years of research that demonstrated feeding tubes can harm patients with dementia, the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has published an OHSU opinion paper recommending patient... more

In a recent article, a team of neurologists attacks an ongoing increase in pseudomedicine that claims to protect brain health and treat dementia. more

Clarification: Working Longer-Dementia story more

The makeup of bacteria and other microbes in the gut may have a direct association with dementia risk, according to preliminary research. more

The makeup of bacteria and other microbes in the gut may have a direct association with dementia risk, according to preliminary research to be presented in... more

Nearly 50 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. While age is the greatest risk factor for developing the disease, researchers believe... more

The Alzheimer's Association has awarded more than $800,000 to support the SPRINT MIND 2.0 Study, which will further investigate the impact of intensive blood... more

Intensive control of blood pressure in older people significantly reduced the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor of early dementia, in a clinical trial. more

As American workforce ages, companies are increasingly navigating delicate conversations between management and employees suffering from cognitive declines more

According to a recent study, older adults who move around more are likely to have significantly better memory and thinking skills. more

Cognetivity Neurosciences Ltd. today announced that it has signed a commercial agreement with Dementias Platform UK to become its ninth industry partner. more

In an International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry study of individuals diagnosed with dementia in the United Kingdom, people from minority ethnic backgrounds (Asian and... more