Changing the way you sleep could help delay the progress of dementia or even reduce the risk of you developing it, say ...

Study participants with a type of bacteria associated with gum disease were more likely to suffer some form of cognitive impairment.

Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive condition that destroys memory and other mental functions and is among the leading causes of death in the nation. While ...

One of the most common early signs of dementia is short-term memory loss—as is forgetting important dates or events, repeating questions over and over, and an increasing need to rely on reminder notes ...

Lt. Doug Holl, who as served as a firefighter at Glens Falls Fire Department for 18 years, has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, leaving him ...

Dear Savvy Senior, When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, ...

A major boost in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders is underway, thanks to a $3,027,155 NIH grant awarded to a team of researchers at Central Michigan ...

Families of rural Iowans with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia face a crucial lack of mental health services and advocates are meeting with some rural residents ...

The "Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference" will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Hilton Jackson Hotel on 1001 East County Line Road. This free confere ...

Hilary Evans-Newton is the Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Hilary joined Alzheimer’s Research UK in 2013 and has overseen significant growth in income in recent years, which has ...

People who exercise throughout their lives have a better chance of avoiding dementia - even if they show signs of diseases like Alzheimer's, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Scientists have used advanced X-ray phase-contrast tomography (XPCT) to uncover how gut health may influence Alzheimer’s disease.