A common cognitive disorder with symptoms that mimic Alzheimer's is often mistaken for the disease. Researchers are calling for criteria to diagnose the little-known condition.

Dementia is a syndrome, or a group of associated symptoms, linked to the progressive decline of the brain. Predominantly affecting individuals over 65, dementia can induce memory impairment, ...

The new estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have ...

The risk of developing dementia may be double what was previously thought. But there are things the U.S. can do to help fight ...

Dr. Richard Johnson, a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado Denver, pointed out how specific diets with low quantities of these types of food can "improve Alzheimer's" ...

In a trial featuring a mouse model of Alzheimer's, scientists found that inhaling a mixture containing xenon gas helped ...

Residents of Martin County are invited to join the inaugural meeting of the Dementia Friendly Martin County Action Team on Tuesday, ...

Not all memory loss is caused by dementia, however, there are some red flag signs that should prompt seeking medical help ...

A doctor has named six common foods that could increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and advised people to cut back on them - with the list including some everyday staples ...

Legendary Colorado football coach Bill McCartney, who led the program to its only national championship, died Friday night after a long battle with dementia, his family confirmed in a statement.

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia — it causes memory loss, confusion, thinking problems and behavioral changes.

The charismatic figure known as Coach Mac died Friday night “after a courageous journey with dementia,” according to a family ...