In a February 2019 study highlighted in Neurology, researchers reported that staying both physically and mentally active in ...

Scientists identify a specific gene variant that doubles dementia risk in older men, suggesting the potential for targeted testing and personalized prevention.

The study, which analyzed data on 1.2 million people with dementia, found improvements in five out of eight global regions ...

Gabapentin is routinely used to treat nerve pain and restless leg syndrome, but it might be riskier to our brain health than ...

While some symptoms, such as memory loss, changes in behaviour, and challenges with speech and language, are widely ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that misfolded "stealth" proteins—not just plaques—may play a major role in cognitive decline.

The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope.

Limiting sweetened candy doesn't guarantee that you won't get dementia, but it is a positive step forward. Along with ...

SANFORD, Maine (WGME) -- Police are asking for help finding a missing Sanford woman with dementia. Police say 69-year-old ...

Dementia and comic strips may not seem like a natural pairing. However, Wellsville Local Schools music teacher and artist ...

A second-degree harassment charge was filed against a man who allegedly struck his dementia-suffering wife, and a full ...