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

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

Growing research shows common herpes viruses may raise dementia risk, challenging previous skepticism and opening new paths ...

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Metabolic syndrome components are tied to young-onset dementia risk, underscoring the need for prevention and management of related health conditions.

Early dementia signs can resemble the normal cognitive changes of aging. But timely diagnosis can help people get the ...

On Sunday 3rd August, around 400 people signed up to put their best foot forward for the first ever Red Shoe Walk at ...

The common diabetes drug metformin can protect against dementia and Alzheimer’s in overweight and obese adults, according to new research published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. The ...

Polluted air may be quietly hurting your brain. New research links traffic fumes and soot to a greater chance of developing ...

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and 5 million deaths ...

A new type of MRI scan detects how quickly someone is ageing and how likely they are to develop dementia long before symptoms ...

A 2,100-participant clinical trial found that structured and self-guided lifestyle changes can improve cognitive capabilities ...