Despite its nickname as the “good cholesterol” because of its cardiovascular benefits, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol was linked to as much as a 42% increased risk for dementia in older ...

The fear, grief and anger a caregiver experiences when a family member is afflicted with one of several forms of dementia are thoroughly examined in Dr. Macie P. Smith's newly-released book, A ...

Low bone mineral density (BMD), particularly at the femoral neck, emerged as a "robust" risk factor for dementia in older adults in the long-running Rotterdam Study. After adjusting for relevant ...

One of the telltale signs of dementia is forgetfulness, but symptoms can appear more than a decade before an official diagnosis. Researchers aiming to detect early signs of cognitive decline before it ...

You may be able to tell how well your brain will age based on the size of one small muscle, according to a new study. Doctors ...

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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 ...

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, but not all dementia is Alzheimer's. Dementia symptoms include memory loss, problem-solving trouble, and trouble completing tasks. Seeking early diagnosis ...