Here's how your social life could affect your dementia risk.

If you are like a lot of people, you might be anxious about the risk of getting dementia as you age. The lifetime risk of ...

A new resource is helping people with dementia speak to their doctors and health care professionals about their medicines with more confidence.

At a recent party, another guest, a nurse, asked what I do for a living. I explained that as a health policy researcher, my ...

High body mass index (BMI) could cause a higher risk of vascular-related dementia (a combination of vascular + unspecified ...

A study by Universitat Rovira i Virgili finds that prioritizing low glycemic index foods, including most fruits and whole grains, may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Experts at Swansea University Medical School have secured extra support for a groundbreaking study into brain ageing and ...

Tom Nolan reviews this week’s research An editorial about D-dimers likens the endlessly talked about blood test to a fine wine. It’s nothing to do with its taste (I find it a bit claggy) or cost, but ...

A new study finds that obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia, not just increase the risk.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopause symptoms does not increase dementia risk, according to a new study.

Wandering or ‘exit-seeking’ is common in dementia, often triggered by confusion or memory loss. Families need practical ...

Memory shadow boxes and reality orientation boards are part of comprehensive signage systems for those living with dementia.