Dementia is often thought of as a distant possibility or something that only affects those in the last years of their life. But new research is challenging this: the risk of developing dementia ...

This expanded view is more hopeful for those worried about dementia. While genes account for about half the risk of ...

Having a sense of purpose helps ward off dementia, a new study suggests. The research, published in the October issue of The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, found a sense of purpose is ...

Samsung's next health feature could address and aim to prevent a condition that impacts over 6 million Americans. At CES 2026, the tech giant is rumored to unveil a Brain Health feature, developed to ...

In a new dementia report published in The Lancet journal by researchers who are part of The Lancet Commission, two new modifiable risk factors have been identified: high cholesterol after 40 and ...

A new study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) has found that on average, people are diagnosed with dementia about 3.5 years after their first symptoms appear. For those with ...

Recognize early signs of dementia, like frequent falling, trouble reading, saying inappropriate things, and unusual ...

Six symptoms associated with depression in midlife could increase your dementia risk later on in life, according to new findings by researchers from University College London. Dementia is estimated to ...

With dementia now estimated to impact 42 percent of people who make it past age 55, everyone should be taking steps to help decrease their risk for developing the condition. Yet while much of the ...

A loved one undergoing massive shifts in personality or speech can be challenging to work with. You might be wondering if it’s already a symptom of an underlying disease. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) ...

Sexton emphasized the need for further research to fully understand the relationship between internet use and dementia risk. More studies are necessary to identify whether internet use directly ...