Dementia is a group of disorders that gradually impair memory, thinking and daily functioning. Alzheimer's disease (AD), the ...

The outlook for dementia care is changing fast. UC experts explain what that means for patients and families, and what it ...

Hand exercises are a way to practice motor skills, which can be beneficial for maintaining cognitive abilities as we age. But ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most commonly diagnosed form of dementia, but it’s far from the only one. In fact, most people who ...

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 ...

While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...

Researchers have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The study reveals for the first time that a form of cell death known as ferroptosis -- caused by a ...

Care for patients with dementia has changed radically since Jason Karlawish started working in the field in the late ’90s, he says on STAT’s “First Opinion Podcast.” ...

When it comes to aging and dementia – the bad news is the number of people who suffer from it is skyrocketing and there is no known cure. The good news is it is not a normal part of aging. Fifty-five ...

Picking your nose may introduce infection-causing germs that, over time, may make someone more likely to develop the progressive dementia, a report says Getty Picking one's nose may introduce ...

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