The study, carried out by experts from the University of Nottingham, found that there was nearly a 50% increased risk of dementia in patients aged 55 and over who had used strong anticholinergic medic ...

What the shingles vaccine does is it dampens reactivations of latent viruses in a way that may be protecting other parts of your body,” Martin said. Including, it seems, the brain. The measles, mumps ...

When people hear the word dementia, they usually think of older adults. But dementia can also affect people under the age of ...

The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

Gabapentin, which is used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of ...

Right now, nearly 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and that number could double by 2060. But here’s what most people don’t realize: up to 40% of dementia cases could ...

Research shows that patients with six or more prescriptions for gabapentin, commonly used to treat lower back pain, were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 85% more likely to be ...

Baby boomers are victims of scams, dementia and rising alcohol consumption rates. Their children are shouldering the burden.

Older women who become increasingly sleepy during the day may face a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a new ...

A novel MRI-based ‘aging’ clock may offer a simple way to identify patients whose biological age is outpacing their ...

Support groups, tools, and Silver Alerts help Maine caregivers protect and care for older adults, especially those living ...

Both men and women report higher sexual satisfaction with aging, but women may especially benefit. One study found that women ...