What is dementia? While Alzheimer’s is a specific disease and the most common cause of dementia, dementia is a broader, "umbrella term that describes a collection of cognitive, functional and ...

He and two other Duke researchers recently published a commentary in JAMA pointing out that the age-specific prevalence of dementia in this country had steadily declined for 40 years. “If your ...

Coresh’s team predicted that the number of new dementia cases will increase from about 514,000 in 2020 to around 1 million in 2060. The rise is attributed to the aging population — about 58 ...

A new study warns that gabapentin can significantly increase the risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in people taking it for chronic low back pain. ryanking999 – stock.adobe.com ...

The dementia that is diagnosed at age 70 may begin around age 45. Research from our lab and others shows that silent build-up of brain plaques and mini-strokes begins years or even decades before ...

You’re not alone. Dementia can be scary. Understanding risk factors helps us take better steps to prevent it. Fortunately, new research highlights three key factors that matter more than we thought.

A plot of life expectancy after dementia diagnosis, broken down by age group and region. University of Waterloo With this initial study complete, Luo says that she is planning to look at the ...

Experts say there are ways to reduce our risk of dementia, including diet and exercise, protecting against hearing loss, and maintaining social connections.

Some risk factors for dementia can be best addressed through policy solutions—for example, by passing climate policies that reduce the public’s exposure to air pollution, a risk factor for ...

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

A groundbreaking pilot in NHS dementia wards is using live music therapy—called MELODIC—to ease patient distress without relying on drugs. Developed by researchers and clinicians with input ...