Belly Fat Linked to a Smaller Brain
Past studies have suggested high body fat could be linked to neurodegenerative diseases like dementia.
How Air Pollution Could Be Making Us Less Intelligent
Experts fear dangerous, invisible particles damage the brains of humans and animals.
Elderly Man 'Mercy-Killed' Wife With Dementia
Lawrence and Patricia Franks had been married for 62 years.
Doctor Retires Over $300,000 Loan from Dementia Patient
The doctor borrowed the money about 20 years ago and claims she was set up by the patient.
Herpes May Cause 50 Percent of Alzheimer's Cases: Study
Antiviral medication could prevent the development of Alzheimer's, according to Professor Ruth Itzhaki.
Donald Trump Is in the 'Worst Physical Shape': Avenatti
"Shouldn't we expect the POTUS to maintain a minimal level of physical and mental fitness?" Avenatti tweeted
Many Dementia Cases Could Be Influenced By DNA Errors
Researchers tried to discover why people with no family history of dementia developed the disease.
Video Shows How Alzheimer's Might Kill Brain Cells
Researchers mapped the brain with 400,000 virtual pyramids, arranged individually to mirror the folds and curves that make up the organ.
Study Reveals Risk of Dementia, Parkinson's and Stroke
Evidence suggests that following a healthy lifestyle could lower the risk of developing these conditions.
Pharma Wants to Stop Alzheimer's Research—it Shouldn't
Despite a string of failed clinical trials for new dementia drugs, there are reasons to remain optimistic.
'Zombie' Brain Cells Could Hold Key to Alzheimer's Drug
Researchers investigated whether cells in the brain that are neither functioning nor dead could play a part in the development of age-related diseases.
Air Pollution May Raise Dementia Risk by 40 Percent
Researchers studied almost 131,000 people in London.
Dementia Risk Could Be Predicted in 10-Year Window
Researchers studied over 100,000 people to find the risk factors for dementia.
Alzheimer's Disease Could Be Diagnosed With Eye Test
There is currently no one reliable biological test for Alzheimer's disease.
A Mother Talks About Her Toddler's Childhood Dementia
Reggie Griffiths lacks an important enzyme in his body, and it is slowly killing his brain cells.
Heavy Drinking and Abstinence Could Raise Dementia Risk
Studies suggested drinking in moderation could lower the risk of dementia, while not drinking alcohol and drinking heavily could have the opposite effect. Scientists wanted to find out why.
Routine Eye Exam Could Identify Dementia
A simple eye test that is usually done to identify early signs of eye disease by looking at the tissue in the back of the eye could help medical providers pinpoint who is more prone to dementia.
Drinking Soda Could Raise Alzheimer's Disease Risk
Scientists studied thousands of elderly people in New York City to arrive at their conclusion.
The Issue Republicans and Democrats Agree On
Alzheimer's is the most expensive disease in America, and the only leading cause of death in the U.S. that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed.
Mothering Five or More Children Linked to Alzheimer's
Researchers believe the levels of estrogen which the body creates during pregnancy could explain this association.
Where You Live Could Risk Your Brain Health: Study
Living closer to green spaces appears to have a positive affect on a person's brain health.
Study Links Sleep Disorder to Signs of Dementia
The disorder can stop a person from breathing, which reduces levels of oxygen in the blood.
Skinny Fat Body Type Linked to Risk of Dementia: Study
Having high levels of body fat and low muscle mass could pose a double threat to cognitive health, scientists fear.
Alzheimer's Could One Day Be Treated With Common Drug
Researchers found aspirin appeared to stimulate a part of the cells that clear debris in mice brains.
Study in Mice Links Alzheimer's Markers to Junk Food
Researchers investigated the link between junk foods, ageing and markers of Alzheimer's disease in the brain.
Cells Linked to dementia 'Act Like Construction Crew'
Scientists investigated cells known as microglia, which are believed to play a role in the development of dementia.
Herpesvirus Linked to Alzheimers - so What Is It?
Scientists want to understand what might have come first: the virus or Alzheimer's?
High Blood Pressure Can Lead to Higher Risk of Dementia
Their results showed that patients with hypertension had significant changes. They also scored far worse on tests that looked at memory and learning.
Study: Sleeping Too Much or Little Linked to Dementia
Growing evidence suggests there is a link between how much we sleep and our risk of developing dementia.