Dementia is often associated with older people, but it doesn't just appear out of nowhere. Some risk factors could start ...

Understanding the distinction between dementia vs Alzheimer’s is essential for proper diagnosis, treatment and care. The two conditions are often discussed together, especially when it comes to ...

In a new dementia report published in The Lancet journal by researchers who are part of The Lancet Commission, two new modifiable risk factors have been identified: high cholesterol after 40 and ...

A new UK study singled out 6 depression symptoms in middle-aged adults with the strongest connection to dementia later in ...

A lesser-known sign of dementia could be seen “in Christmas cards”, according to an expert. If you notice this red flag, you might need to seek medical help.

Scientists have identified a small flaw in the enzyme GPX4 that prevents neurons from defending themselves. This mutation, ...

Concurrent physical frailty and depression likely boost the risk of dementia in older people, with the interaction of these ...

The second-most-common form of dementia is Lewy body dementia, said Dr. Jori Fleisher, an associate professor of neurological ...

Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, which is used to describe a group of brain disorders that affect the brain's frontal and temporal lobes. These parts of the ...

A psychologist has explained precisely what 'mixed dementia' means in an effort to clarify a common misconception. Dr Kelynn Lee, CEO of the Dementia Care Hub, has dedicated her career to researching ...

Dementia risk is significantly higher in women than in men worldwide, and social and economic disadvantages among women could be to blame, a new study suggests. Prior research has found a higher ...