Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. All types of dementia involve a gradual loss of functions such as ...

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Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope. “Alzheimer’s disease is a specific condition resulting from an abnormal biological ...

Here’s how to recognize memory loss, what causes it and how to manage issues for yourself or someone you love.

Researchers at the UConn Center on Aging have uncovered causal links between depression and Alzheimer’s disease and related ...

Using metformin, a traditionally prescribed diabetes drug, is linked to an 8%-12% lower risk for dementia in patients with ...

The term "dementia" may be less helpful than hindering. Here's why.

Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — More than 55 million people have dementia worldwide. It’s a disease that robs you of your ability to think, remember, and behave normally.

Getting vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a new study led by Stanford researchers. The study, published in Nature on Wednesday, found that older adults who ...