A new study suggests the shingles vaccine may lower the likelihood of developing dementia as well as slow its progression in ...

New research reveals that social isolation increases dementia risk by 47% in older adults. The study shows that a lack of ...

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Getting vaccinated against shingles could protect you from getting dementia, or slow the progression of the disease, says a ...

A unique vaccine rollout in Wales gave researchers an accidental natural experiment that revealed a striking reduction in ...

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Exercise may help lower your dementia risk by about 20%, depending on the type, Malin says. “From this, it seems fair to ...

More aggressive treatment of high blood pressure may be necessary for those hoping to lower their risk of both mild cognitive ...

Hand exercises are a way to practice motor skills, which can be beneficial for maintaining cognitive abilities as we age. But it might be a stretch to suggest that specific movements are going to ...

New research finds the shingles vaccine can potentially provide broad protection against dementia. The same vaccine that ...

Earlier studies have suggested that those who are injected with the shingles vaccine tend to be more cautious and opt for a ...

The holiday season can be a stressful time for many, but for the nearly 12 million family members and friends serving as unpaid caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the holidays ...