Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope.

Dementia is an umbrella term for cognitive decline, while Alzheimer's is the most prevalent cause. Recognizing the distinction is crucial for accurate diagnosis, appropriate care, and future planning.

NHS figures suggest that over 944,000 people in the UK currently have dementia, including one in every 11 over 65 years old ...

In a February 2019 study highlighted in Neurology, researchers reported that staying both physically and mentally active in ...

Research has found that immune cells called microglia play an essential role in determining how well tiny capillaries deliver ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder, affects millions and is projected to increase. While age and genetics play ...

A university is leading research into how daffodils can help improve dementia treatment. The Royal Agricultural University ...

UCLA scientists mined millions of electronic health records and uncovered four distinct “roadways” that funnel people toward Alzheimer’s—ranging from mental-health struggles to vascular troubles.

"You have frontotemporal dementia, you have Lewy Body dementia, the Korsakoff's dementia. So, there are lots of different ...

Orangeburg County volunteers joined forces once again to welcome bicyclists participating in the Alzheimer’s Association’s ...