Dementia is an umbrella term that describes multiple forms of cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease (the most ...

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Understanding the distinction between dementia vs Alzheimer’s is essential for proper diagnosis, treatment and care. The two conditions are often discussed together, especially when it comes to ...

The brain may not be a muscle (it’s an organ), but a good rule of thumb is to treat it like one. Experts suggest strengthening the brain through developing new skills can promote neuroplasticity, ...

Experts say that nearly half of dementia cases are preventable—here's what you can do now to protect your brain in the future ...

In a new dementia report published in The Lancet journal by researchers who are part of The Lancet Commission, two new ...

A psychologist has explained precisely what 'mixed dementia' means in an effort to clarify a common misconception. Dr Kelynn Lee, CEO of the Dementia Care Hub, has dedicated her career to researching ...

A massive genetic analysis of over one million people has revealed that APOE, long known for its role in Alzheimer’s disease, also independently increases a person’s risk of delirium.

Shingles and chicken pox are caused by the same virus, herpes zoster. After a chicken pox infection, the virus hides in some ...

In a study published Dec. 2 in the journal Cell, Stanford University researchers found that adults who received the shingles ...

Wendy Williams was deemed “permanently incapacitated” due to frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia. Her legal guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, disclosed the 60-year-old’s health update ...

Previous research suggests the shingles vaccine could reduce dementia risk. A follow up study suggests it may also help slow ...