Dementia research focuses on understanding how the condition works, why it develops, and how it might be treated. Importantly, there is also a focus on how we can improve the lives of people with ...

Extreme heat and triple-digit heat indexes can be life threatening for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related illnesses, according to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Dementia is not just an old age problem. It can affect younger people too. Young-onset dementia can occur before age 65. It is often misdiagnosed. Sym ...

Can Capgras be treated? There’s no one-size-fits-all cure, but doctors and dementia experts have a few strategies: Don’t argue: Trying to “prove” your identity often backfires.

If infection is associated with dementia, vaccination—which prepares the immune system to face microbial threats—appears to tip the scales in the opposite direction.

Dementia: Sleep problems could 'double risk' of disease in later life A new study, carried out by teams of scientists in Cardiff and the US, is one of the largest to date.

Despite a growing crisis, India continues to lack adequate infrastructure, resources, and policies to support dementia patients and their families. Experts highlight the need for a comprehensive ...

New research has identified markers for frontotemporal dementia, a disease that's difficult to diagnose. Here's what experts say you need to know.

But the condition will still have a huge impact on China in the meantime. “Dementia is one of the most expensive diseases in the world. It requires a lot of caregiving and treatment,” says Chen.

Replacing processed red meat with other protein sources may decrease dementia risk by approximately 20 per cent. Source: Getty Images. Bacon. Hot dogs. Sausages. For some people these are the ...

All hope is not lost though ― swapping out processed red meat now can help reduce your dementia risk as you age. The study found that eating fish, nuts or legumes instead of processed red meat ...

This is all pretty grim. Deli meat sandwiches are a regular lunch staple for many, and eggs and bacon are commonplace as well. All hope is not lost though ― swapping out processed red meat now can ...