New research suggests that unusual changes in eating behavior—rather than memory loss—may be one of the earliest signs of a ...

Doctors are increasingly warning that what happens in the middle of the night can reveal far more than whether you are simply ...

Bruce Willis pictured in 2019. Frontotemporal dementia can cause behavioral changes such as seeming insensitive or rude.VCG/VCG via Getty Images Bruce Willis' family announced that he has rare type of ...

Whether you have any of the symptoms or not, there are things you can do to reduce your dementia risk.

TUESDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- Relatively simple adjustments in lighting may ease some of the behavioral problems associated with dementia, new research suggests. Use of melatonin, a hormone ...

Bruce Willis’ family announced that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The announcement came about a year after his family said that Willis would step away from acting after being ...

With more Americans living longer, the challenge of managing symptoms of dementia is simultaneously increasing. Now, a new study offers a fresh perspective on understanding, treating and managing the ...

We all have needs, drives, and cravings—such as hunger, territoriality, and sexuality—which stem from the ancient part of our brain that we share with reptiles. Why don’t we constantly act upon these ...

A new website aims to give more support to people caring for older adults who are living with dementia. The online resource, the DICE Approach, offers free training in a comprehensive approach to ...

Although many specific problems in dementia are best managed by equally specific solutions, there are some general approaches that can be used in a wide range of situations. In our first general ...

The U.N. action on dementia is welcome, but too many people and families are struggling with the condition and need more assistance.

Older adults with vision problems may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology has found. Researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor analyzed data from ...