There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that an estimated 7.2 million Americans age 65 and ...

About 1 in 10 adults aged 70 or older may be eligible for anti-amyloid therapy, finds the first population-based study to use ...

Dementia is a general term for a set of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia—but it’s just one type. Not all dementia is ...

Understanding the distinction between dementia vs Alzheimer’s is essential for proper diagnosis, treatment and care. The two conditions are often discussed together, especially when it comes to ...

Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez has found ways to plant memories in mice. Here's what that could mean for humans.

Scientists reversed advanced Alzheimer's in mice using a compound that restores cellular energy. The breakthrough challenges ...

When people’s cognition is splintered or absent, they are absorbing the emotions around them with no filter to protect them.

Data included more than a million participants to find that Alzheimer's risk was up to 76% lower in these cases.

When people think about dementia, their minds usually go straight to memory loss — forgetting names, losing their keys, ...

Dementia is a syndrome caused by various brain diseases and disorders. Some of these causes are treatable, and all can ...

The holiday season, often associated with family gatherings and traditions, can bring added stress for caregivers of people ...