Researchers calculated that for each additional year of study, a patient lived 0.2 years (approximately 2.5 months) less.

Protect your brain health by reducing dementia risk. Small amounts of physical activity can lead to big benefits for older ...

Multiple studies suggest that speaking more than one language pushes back the onset of dementia, but doesn't seem to stop it ...

CBS News New York takes a look at what's being done to help New Yorkers living with the disease, and those who are caring for ...

Having more education and other socioeconomic factors play important roles in determining when people are diagnosed with dementia and their cognitive function over time, according to two new studies ...

The final warning signs are as follows: 13. Misplaced things. We all lose our keys, reading glasses, that important piece of mail you meant to hold onto. But putting things in unusual places, or ...

Despite familiarity with cognitive screening and its benefits, current and emerging screening and testing tools for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias remain vastly underused, according to ...

A small weekly dose of moderate to vigorous exercise could significantly lower an older adult’s chances of developing ...

It could be as simple as constantly misplacing keys, or forgetting to pay a bill, or repeating questions over and over.

A comprehensive national study examining dementia patient outcomes for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) uncovered key insights into healthcare ...

The researchers found that engaging in as little as 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week, compared to zero minutes per week, was associated with a 41% lower risk of developing ...