Older adults who spend more time sedentary may be at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, no matter how much ...

More than 6 million Americans have dementia, which affects memory, language and problem-solving skills. Several lifestyle ...

Alcohol use is also linked to cognitive decline, and a recent study published in the journal Neurology found that consuming a ...

A large waistline, high blood sugar, and cholesterol problems are each health concerns. But together, as metabolic syndrome, ...

A new study has highlighted the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas of learning your future risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Intensive blood pressure management may lower the risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment without dementia.

Studies suggest that the shingles vaccine may help reduce the risk of dementia, especially in older adults. With no cure for ...

Shingles is a viral infection that causes painful rashes. While shingles can occur anywhere on the body, it typically looks ...

Multiple studies have found connections between the shingles vaccine and reduced dementia risk. One of the most compelling ...

Persistent strain on the brain results when your brain can't get a clear sound from your ear. As the brain reallocates resources to help with hearing, this comes at the expense of thinking and memory ...

Specifically, the researchers observed that higher alternative-Mediterranean diet (aMED) scores were associated with a 28% ...

Compared to all-cause acute care and the general population, cannabis-related acute care is associated with a higher 5-year dementia risk.