What most people think of when they hear the word "dementia" is memory problems and forgetfulness. But what people often don't know is that dementia can cause many different symptoms—affecting speech, ...

Researchers found a link between 29 infections and diseases, including cystitis and Parkinson's, and a higher risk of ...

Sedentary behavior – long periods of sitting, lying down or reclining – is linked to major risk factors for dementia. Active ...

A new study links cystitis and bacterial infections to a 19% higher rate of late-onset dementia, suggesting severe infections ...

Maria Nicolacoudis has dedicated her life to building support programs for adults with disabilities and is taking on what could be her biggest challenge: Providing care for the growing population of ...

Our date of birth doesn't always match the age of our brain. How old our brain really is depends on our biological age, shaped by the wear and tear our cells experience over time. Genetics, ...

"It felt like I was facing a hidden enemy, without any certainty of how the future would unfold," James Vasko, 31, told ...

The increased risk for dementia seen in association with infectious diseases is not attributable to comorbid dementia-related ...

Couch potatoes, rejoice: lounging around might not be so bad — at least for your brain. While exercise is known to help lower dementia risk, new research suggests that even a small change in how you ...

The risk for dementia is significantly higher in people with diabetes, with the greatest risk among those with type 1 disease ...

A new study suggests that eating more unprocessed meat may slow cognitive decline in older adults carrying the APOE gene ...