Dementia describes symptoms like memory loss in multiple diseases, and Alzheimer’s is the most common form. Here are the key ...

Loneliness has been increasingly linked to heart attacks, strokes and other poor health outcomes, and now a new study shows ...

Loneliness isn't just associated with a higher risk of death, but also a higher risk of dementia, new research suggests. A ...

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

Dementia is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease that gradually diminishes life quality, leading to memory loss, ...

There may be multiple reasons for this, says Dr. Ertekin-Taner: One of them is that the brain needs healthy vasculature to ...

This type of medication is prescribed to people with mild symptoms of Alzheimer's or dementia with Lewy bodies. These are: donepezil (Aricept) rivastigmine (Exelon) galantamine (Reminyl) How do ...

A new study underscores the value of encouraging exercise in dementia patients, as positive effects are seen regardless of how intense the activity is. Physical activity of any intensity after a ...

There's no cure for dementia, which afflicts 944,000 people ... "However if you notice any of these early signs in yourself or a loved one, it's important to consult a healthcare professional ...

However, Alzheimer's specialists have identified a potential early sign of dementia that could transform the speed at which the condition is diagnosed. While there's no known cure at present ...

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. "This study quantifies a ...