The study found exercising throughout life was ‘associated with better cognitive functioning’ at the age of 70.

Social engagement could have a major impact on the development of dementia, potentially delaying onset of the cognitive disease by five years, according to a new study. Researchers from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago monitored more than 1,900 participants without dementia through annual evaluations.

Tracking lipid variability may be a reliable method of predicting dementia and cognitive decline among community-dwelling older adults, according to new research from Neurology.“Dementia and cognitive decline are major health issues disproportionately affecting older adults and have an insidious onset,

Losing your memories or forgetting important aspects of your life is nothing less than a nightmare, but it is the reality for people suffering from dementia. While there is no way to prevent dementia,

Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract these effects. Shorter telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes, are considered a marker of accelerated biological aging and may be linked to a higher risk of stroke,

A study found that older adults with anxiety may have an increased risk of developing dementia—but this risk decreased once their anxiety was treated.

Recent studies have shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests a link between the dreaming

Researchers have linked daily consumption of certain amounts of processed red meats to increased dementia risk, but some doctors question the claim.

I am a woman in the winter of my life, widowed in the last couple of years. While my husband was still alive, through one of his hobbies, I met one of his acquaintances. This man and I had had very short interactions on a few occasions.

New study uncovers the alarming connection between anxiety and dementia risk, showing how early treatment could protect your brain health as you age.

New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain,

Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, researchers reported in a study published Tuesday in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions .