Cells regularly go through a process called autophagy -- literally translated as 'self-eating' -- which helps to destroy bacteria and viruses after... more

Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, is asking people to take part in a new survey that could help... more

A new study investigates the importance of fluctuations in blood pressure from mid-age to later life. It asks how these changes relate to dementia risk. more

Nerve cells in the brain that are tied to wakefulness are destroyed in people with Alzheimer’s, a finding that may refocus dementia research. more

One of the most reliable studies of its kind has tracked participants over a 28-year period and found that greater... more

One of the most reliable studies of its kind has tracked participants over a 28-year period and found that greater social activity can lower dementia risk. more

Tighter blood pressure control is standard practice in hypertension therapy. Researchers have found that in addition to the benefits this provides to the heart and the vascular system,... more

Several studies have recently focused on the association between migraine headaches and other headaches and dementia and found a positive migraine-dementia relationship. more

In a study that spanned two and a half decades and looked at data from more than 4,700 participants, Johns Hopkins researchers have added... more

In a study that spanned two and a half decades and looked at data from more than 4,700 participants, researchers have added to evidence that abnormal... more

A comprehensive dementia care program staffed by nurse practitioners working within a health system improves the mental and emotional health of patients and their caregivers. more

Several studies have recently focused on the association between migraine headaches and other headaches and dementia and found a positive migraine-dementia relationship. However, most of these studies have failed to simultaneously adjust for several... more

UCLA-led research finds that a comprehensive dementia care program staffed by nurse practitioners working within a health system improves the mental and emotional health of patients and their... more

For adults with high blood pressure, greater blood pressure control than what's currently considered standard is associated with fewer adverse changes of the brain,... more

For adults with high blood pressure, greater blood pressure control than what's currently considered standard is associated with fewer adverse changes of the brain, which could mean lower risks of... more

Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia among the elderly, is characterized by plaques and tangles in the brain, with most efforts at finding a cure focused... more

A new study showcases a blood test that identifies beta-amyloid proteins — a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease — 20 years before any symptoms of dementia. more

Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia among the elderly, is characterized by plaques and tangles in the brain, with most efforts at finding a cure focused on these abnormal structures.... more

New research examines the link between heart health at 50 years of age, and the risk of developing dementia 25... more

Stereotypically viewed as passive and immobile, a University of Otago, New Zealand, pilot study has shown the powerful... more

A pilot study has shown the powerful influence music and dance can have on older adults with dementia. more

Good cardiovascular health at age 50 is associated with a lower risk of dementia later in life, finds a new... more

A study has found that many characteristics among older adults with moderately severe dementia differ depending on whether they live at home or in residential care or nursing facilities. more

A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that many characteristics among older adults with moderately severe... more

Contrary to popular belief, most older Americans with advancing dementia remain in their own homes -- many until they die. more

A new study has shown that dietary intake of phosphatidylcholine is associated with a reduced risk of dementia. Phosphatidylcholine was also linked to enhanced cognitive performance. The main dietary sources of phosphatidylcholine... more

Future treatments for age-related dementia could involve mobile phone frequency electromagnetic fields, researchers at Nazarbayev University and the National Laboratory Astana investigate. more

A new study, published in the journal PLoS Medicine, suggests that more frequent social contact during early and midlife may build cognitive reserve, which... more

A new study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland is the first to observe that dietary intake of phosphatidylcholine is associated with a reduced risk of dementia. more

Being more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later on, finds a new UCL-led study. more

A new study has found a strong association between anemia and dementia. People with either high or low hemoglobin levels had a higher risk. more

Being more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later on, finds a new UCL-led study published in PLOS Medicine. more

University of Queensland researchers have used super-resolution microscopy to observe key molecules at work inside living brain cells, further unraveling the puzzle of memory formation and the elusive causes of dementia. more

Researchers have used super-resolution microscopy to observe key molecules at work inside living brain cells, further unraveling the puzzle of memory formation and the elusive causes of dementia. more

Having either low or high levels of hemoglobin in your blood may be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia years later, according to a... more

Alzheimer's Disease is the most common type of dementia. It slowly kills brain cells and is the fifth-leading cause of death for Americans age 65 and over. more

A new research review highlighting the hidden costs of dementia suggests that traditional measures only show the 'tip of the iceberg' of the cost impact on society. more

Possible new drug targets for dementia and intellectual disability. more

A new research review highlighting the hidden costs of dementia suggests that traditional measures only show the 'tip of the... more

The University of California, Berkeley announced today that it has received a five-year grant expected to total $47... more

Last year, Dr. Ronny Jackson, then the White House physician, gave Donald Trump a standard test to detect early signs of dementia — and... more

A joint survey by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Benue State University finds that short height and... more

According to a large new longitudinal study, people who eat a lot of hot chili in their daily diet may have a higher risk of cognitive decline. more

According to a large new longitudinal study, people who eat a lot of hot chili in their daily diet may have a higher risk of cognitive decline. more