1 in 2 older people with dementia suffers from falls
Falls cause millions of injuries among older adults each year, and the risk is even higher among those living with dementia.
A new study from...
Type 2 diabetes drug may lower dementia risk, study finds
Type 2 Diabetes and Dementia
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough insulin,...
High school education still protects cognition 60 years later
A new study has found that attending a high-quality school can have a positive impact on cognitive function later in life.
The study involved more...
Scientists find large genetic changes may increase dementia risk
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia.
The team analyzed thousands of...
One in ten older Americans has dementia, study finds
Cognitive impairment is a significant public health issue in the United States, especially for those aged 65 and above.
A recent study conducted by researchers...
Does obesity affect your cognitive ability?
A recent study published in PLOS Medicine has found that the links between cognitive ability and body mass index (BMI) may not be as...
Research discovers a hidden cause of dementia
A recent study conducted by researchers at Cedars-Sinai found that some patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) may actually have a treatable condition...
6 common questions about vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia that can progress slowly or quickly depending on the individual and the severity of the condition.
It is...
Dementia and normal aging: What are the differences?
As we age, changes in our brain and cognitive function are a natural part of the aging process. However, not all changes are the...
What you need to know about vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by damage to the blood vessels that supply the brain with oxygen and nutrients.