Blood Test Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

The test, with an accuracy rate of around 90%, could enable earlier treatment for patients with the disease.

Shingles Vaccine Offers Hope Against Dementia

New research finds that people given the Shingrix vaccine were significantly less likely to develop dementia over a six-year-period.

A New Health Nightmare Emerges for 9/11 First Responders

New research finds that 9/11 responders exposed to high levels of dust are more likely to suffer early dementia than those with low exposure or who wore masks.

Our Brains Are in Trouble: Nearly Half the World Living with Neurological Illness

New research estimates that nearly half of people globally are living with a condition like Alzheimer’s, stroke, or epilepsy.

What Happens When Your Body Becomes a Sensory Deprivation Chamber?

The brain and body impacts of multiple sensory loss are poorly understood by science but strongly felt by the people who deal with them.

Millions of Americans Have Cognitive Decline and Don’t Know It

Two studies suggest up to 10 million Americans don't know they're living with mild cognitive impairment, and few doctors identify it as often as they should.

A Bad Sex Life Just Might Affect Your Aging Brain’s Health

New research has found a link between declining sexual satisfaction and memory problems in middle-aged to senior men.

Could the Internet Actually Be Good for Your Brain?

Regular internet users over age 50 were half as likely to later develop dementia as non-users, a recent study found.

Diabetes Drug Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Study Finds

Researchers have found that thiazolidinediones, or TZDs are linked to a lower risk of dementia compared to other popular diabetes drugs.

Poor Dental Health Linked to Greater Dementia Risk, Large Review Finds

People with gum disease or missing teeth were more likely to develop cognitive decline and dementia, researchers found.

Why Do Dogs Get Dementia? Large Study Finds Similar Risk Factors to Humans

Age, exercise, and certain health conditions may all play a role in doggy dementia risk, an owner survey of over 15,000 dogs suggests.

Exercise Can Boost Brain Health Even in People Who Already Have Signs of Dementia

The brains of elderly people who exercised often had higher levels of proteins important for communication between nerve cells, a new study found.

5 Unexpected Things That Seem to Lower Dementia Risk

The brain is a complicated machine, and there are many factors that can lead to its decline as we get older.

Coffee and Tea Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke and Dementia in 11-Year Study

Those who reported drinking a "moderate" amount of coffee and/or tea daily were less likely to be diagnosed with stroke and dementia, according to new research.

The More Teeth You Lose, the Greater Your Dementia Risk, Study Suggests

Older adults who lost all their teeth had the highest risk, but people who wore dentures appeared to be better protected.

Researchers Made a Free Online Calculator for Dementia Risk

The tool is said to predict your general risk of dementia within the next five years, if you're 55 and older.

Three Alzheimer’s Patients Were Able to Communicate Again After Experimental Radiation Treatment

A Dementia-Like Illness Has Sickened Over 40 People in Canada

Processed Meat Linked to Increased Dementia Risk, Study Finds

Covid-19 Survivors Face Increased Risk of Mental Illness and Dementia, Study Suggests