Could common viruses silently influence your brain health? Discover what new research reveals about herpes and dementia.

The Southeast — Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi — had a 25% higher dementia diagnosis rate compared to the ...

We really think of it as hopefully being a key new tool in forecasting and predicting risk for diseases, especially Alzheimer ...

The study does not prove that advanced biological age causes dementia; it only shows an association. "With the rising impact of dementia around the world, identifying risk factors and implementing ...

In summary, while forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, dementia is a disease that causes much more serious and ...

The study does not prove that advanced biological age causes dementia; it only shows an association. "With the rising impact of dementia around the world, identifying risk factors and implementing ...

A RAND Corporation study pinpointed several unexpected predictors at age 60 that will likely lead to dementia later on. Researcher Peter Hudomiet and expert Dr. Marcie Smith discuss the health ...

The impact of biological age: Findings from a new study highlight an association with advanced biological age and an increased risk of dementia. Estimating biological age: The researchers analyzed ...

Research suggests that high vegetable intake can slow the rate of age-related cognitive decline. ... Experts say there are ways to reduce our risk of dementia, including diet and exercise, ...

Dementia, a cognitive decline often associated with age, has been linked to certain genetic quirks, but a family history of dementia doesn’t mean there’s nothing a person can do to fight it off.

Key protein changes could trigger frontotemporal dementia in middle age, a recent study has found. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images. This article originally appeared on Medical News Today.