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Parkinson’s dementia, vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia—the condition affecting both Bruce Willis and Wendy ...

Statins help people manage high cholesterol levels, but many experts want to know if these drugs can also support brain ...

Younger people may be more at risk of rare types of the disease such as frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which tend to initially cause more unusual symptoms, such as personality changes or ...

One in three seniors will have some form of dementia over the course of their lifetime after they turn 65, and in Smith ...

"The study also found that replacing just 5 grams of margarine or mayonnaise with olive oil was associated with an 8–14% ...

A common cognitive disorder with symptoms that mimic Alzheimer's is often mistaken for the disease. Researchers are calling for criteria to diagnose the little-known condition.

A major trial in frontotemporal dementia patients has found that oxytocin can help improve symptoms of apathy. A new study ...

Watching an older loved one's mind fade is often a slow, challenging experience for everyone involved. However, sometimes the memory loss can happen fast, leaving little time for answers.

Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose cholesterol is stable, regardless of the actual cholesterol level, according to a new study.

A study suggests that frequent social activity may reduce dementia risk and delay cognitive decline in older adults.