The onset of dementia can come as a shock, but various signs could predict the condition as long as 20 years before symptoms. A new study published by the RAND Corporation in California identified ...

Nearly 1 in 5 dementia cases could be associated with vision impairment, according to a study published Thursday, suggesting better eye health could help to lower the diagnosis rate. Dementia does not ...

Patients with frontotemporal dementia often lack the ability to empathize. A study has now shown that these patients do not show the same brain activity as healthy individuals when they witness the ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new multicenter study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has established a practical, evidence-based definition for rapidly progressive dementia (RPD), a rare but devastating form ...

A common vaccine meant to ward off shingles may be doing something even more extraordinary: protecting the brain. Earlier this year, researchers reported that the shingles vaccine cuts the risk of ...

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has long been discussed as a possible driver of dementia, but proving that link has been ...

If you have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), you may be worried that your condition will progress to dementia. But rest assured, the shift to dementia is not necessarily inevitable. It depends on what ...

Dementia, a progressive disorder that impacts memory and independence, affects millions globally. While many are aware of lifestyle factors like smoking and alcohol consumption that can increase the ...