Discover how walking speed can be an early indicator of dementia risk. Learn about new research on physical mobility and cognitive health.
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain and can lead to memory loss as well as other cognitive issues. But a lesser-known symptom is a change in eating habits.
It is estimated that about 60,000 people in the U.S. are currently living with FTD. Up to 40% of FTD cases have a genetic component and the patient receiving troculeucel is known to carry the C9orf72 ...
Despite familiarity with cognitive screening and its benefits, current and emerging screening and testing tools for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias remain vastly underused, according to ...
For the first time, researchers in Sweden have discovered a connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive ...
We are writing to respond to comments from Joshua W Miller and colleagues1 regarding our 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care.2 Miller and ...
Multiple studies suggest that speaking more than one language pushes back the onset of dementia, but doesn't seem to stop it ...
The researchers found that engaging in as little as 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week, compared to zero minutes per week, was associated with a 41% lower risk of developing ...
Researchers indicate that the Lumipulse p-tau217 assay may reduce over 50% of lumbar punctures performed for diagnosing ...
Many parts of the U.S. are expected to be impacted by a winter storm over the next couple of days. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) wants to remind caregivers of those living with dementia ...
Scientists are gathering more evidence on which factor has more of an impact on human wellbeing amid the aging process.
Genetics played a surprisingly minor role in overall longevity. Age and sex explained 47% of the variability in mortality, ...