Dementia was more prevalent in older patients with some cancer types, and comorbid dementia in this population was associated with unplanned or unnecessary hospitalization.

Increased social engagement may delay dementia onset by up to five years, emphasizing the importance of social connections ...

People with shorter telomeres, the protective caps at the end of chromosomes, inside their white blood cells may be more ...

Dr. Jeff Hardwig and Esther Gieschen, regional director for the Alzheimer’s Northern Minnesota area, presented a program. The project was sponsored by the Koochiching Council on Aging. The ...

TWO telltale signs of dementia that have nothing to do with memory could appear up to 11 years before typical symptoms, researchers say. The brain robbing disease is associated with memory loss ...

Researchers found that COVID-19 may accelerate biological processes linked to Alzheimer’s, showing changes in brain-related ...

A study suggests that frequent social activity may reduce dementia risk and delay cognitive decline in older adults.

Social activities include dining out, traveling, and even playing bingo. According to research from Rush, staying socially ...

Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness” is the topic of a Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT) program Wednesday, Feb. 12.

A new study found that older adults with fluctuating cholesterol levels—regardless of how high—could be 60% more likely to ...

Staying fit is one of the best ways to lower the risk of dementia — even for those with a genetic predisposition to the condition.

Keeping active throughout life—particularly before the age of 50—leads to changes in the brain that could help stave off ...