University of Queensland researchers have discovered that nearly 70% of suspected frontotemporal dementia patients ultimately did not have the disease in a study aimed at identifying factors that ...

Dementia, a term used to describe a group of symptoms linked to brain decline – such as memory loss and difficulty thinking – worsens over time. Alzheimer's disease, for instance, is an ...

The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, suggests that simple smell tests might help identify early signs of cognitive impairment. The study relied on data from the Memory and Aging Project ...

What is an MRI scan? MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. The MRI scan uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create images (pictures) of tissues, organs and other structures inside ...

Dementia affects the nervous system, leading to a range of mental and physical symptoms. Other potential signs include memory loss, mood changes, or difficulty thinking. This article discusses ...

In many ways, this confluence represents one of the best things about JRPGs, allowing players to explore the tougher facets of the human condition through the medium of glorious, over-the-top ...

An MRI is one option. "The first thing to know if you get notified is that dense breast tissue is completely normal. Half of all women will have dense tissue," says Dr. Sharpe. He says dense ...

Blake Brinklow was appointed as "enduring power of attorney" for his parents, Paul and Valerie, when they were diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016. He was found guilty of stealing hundreds ...

to accommodate the clinic. Guy Boswall says the clinic plans to recruit from across Canada and will try not to encroach on the MRI staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. (Wayne Thibodeau/CBC ...

But now, a new study finds that taking these medications may lower your risk of developing a host of different health issues, including dementia. Of course, it isn't all positive. The scientists ...

According to the study, which was published Monday in Nature Medicine, researchers found that use of the new medicines may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and substance abuse disorders ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The approval of a third Alzheimer’s drug and the launching of a federal pilot program for dementia care were among the top five significant advances in Alzheimer’s care in ...