Gum disease, or periodontitis, has been linked to poorer cognitive function. Researchers believe this connection may be due ...

Dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are major concerns for seniors, especially those over 65. About 10% of the US ...

The researchers theorise the protective effects of these drugs could be because they reduce inflammation, control infections ...

Familiar flavours, scents and cooking techniques can provide support and comfort to those living with dementia.

Increased social engagement may delay dementia onset by up to five years, emphasizing the importance of social connections ...

Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as if they mean the same thing, but they actually refer to ...

Prolonged rapid eye movement sleep latency may be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according ...

“Higher intake of red meat, particularly processed red meat, was associated with a higher risk of developing dementia and ...

Social activity not only delays dementia onset an average of five years; it also carries a $500,000 lifetime savings on healthcare costs per person, according to a new paper from Rush University ...

Alzheimer’s disease is currently the third-leading cause of death among seniors in the U.S., following cardiovascular disease ...

A new study showed that people who took longer to enter this dream phase of sleep had higher levels of amyloid beta and tau, ...

II-73, has the potential to restore memory and cognitive function in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. The study demonstrates that the drug improves memory deficits and reverses brain cell damage, ...