New research just uncovered early warning signs of dementia. Here's what you need to know to identify cognitive issues in a ...

Dementia is a group of brain disorders that cause a decline in cognitive functions like memory and thinking. While some cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, dementia is an extreme version ...

When we think about dementia, we often think of a person experiencing memory loss and confusion. While it’s true that these are certainly symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s (the most common form of ...

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In a new study, people who ate more high-fat cheese were less likely to develop dementia. Experts explain the link and reveal ...

There are plenty of reason you might feel off in the late afternoon and evening. Maybe you’re mentally wiped after socializing all day, or your brain is fried from hours of work. If you got up early, ...

The shingles vaccine may offer a protective effect against developing dementia, as well as “therapeutic potential” for those ...

HAMPTON, Va. — When it was announced actor Bruce Willis had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), it brought renewed attention to the disorder. Jen Lewis wanted to know more and contacted ...

Ms. Casteel Harper, a Baptist minister and a chaplain, is the author of “On Vanishing: Mortality, Dementia, and What It Means to Disappear.” If you’ve heard about Molly Jong-Fast’s new memoir, “How to ...

Frontotemporal dementia is a rare type of the illness that leads to problems with mental abilities caused by gradual changes ...

Medicare launched a new program called GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) to support individuals diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers. The program offers a $2,563 respite care ...

Dogs are sticking around longer these days, and with those extra years come new challenges, especially ones that many owners ...