But in people with dementia —which is an umbrella term for mental decline and can be related to a number of diseases such as ...

Most types of dementia involve memory loss, impaired thinking skills, and loss of independence. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, and some new diagnostic tests can help ...

SEATTLE — Alzheimer's disease is more than memory loss. It can slowly take away a person's ability to think, decide, and live independently. It is the most common kind of dementia which causes trouble ...

Researchers at the UConn Center on Aging have uncovered causal links between depression and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD), sparking hope for potential interventions to prevent the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that impacts millions of families around the world. But ...

For decades, researchers have tirelessly worked to find the cause and cure for Alzheimer's, yet both are largely unknown. Some hypothesize its origins are related to genetics, environment, or ...

On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer’s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer’s symptoms worse, ...

Scientists still don’t know exactly what causes Alzheimer's disease. But as more and more research funnels in, there are lots of new theories and datapoints trying to draw a clear picture of the ...

A new study explores the connection between obesity and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found different cellular messengers in people with obesity that signal plaque formation in the brain. Here's ...