A massive long-term study is giving coffee and tea lovers new reasons to enjoy their daily routine, especially when it comes ...

Common drug classes that have the potential to be repurposed for dementia prevention should be prioritized for further study, new research suggests. Some antibiotics and antivirals, certain vaccines, ...

There is currently no cure for dementia, which afflicts an estimated 57 million people globally, and affects hundreds of millions more who are the family, friends, and caretakers of people with ...

You've probably wondered—maybe even worried—about keeping your memory sharp as the years go by. With so much conflicting advice out there about brain games and supplements, it's natural to feel ...

Misplace your glasses? Can't find your keys? It's a common part of life as we age, but so is our fear that this simple circumstance is a sign of something more. Is it the early onset of Alzheimer's?

For decades, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease were viewed primarily as brain disorders. Emerging research reveals a profound ...

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine identified fundamental changes in how scientists approach dementia treatment and prevention. The comprehensive strategy, ...

Hidden early clues: Loss of smell, social withdrawal, unusual financial behavior, and mood changes can precede memory loss in ...

Dementia affects over 57 million people worldwide, a number expected to nearly double in the next 20 years. This permanent ...

A constitutional amendment asking voters whether to approve the use of $3 billion in state funds for dementia research and treatment is likely after a House vote gave preliminary approval to Senate ...

From memory changes to shifts in behavior, here’s what experts say to watch for.

The progressive brain disorder causes symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease in addition to memory and cognitive declines.