The number of people living with dementia worldwide was estimated at 57 million in 2021 with nearly 10 million new cases ...

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 ...

While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...

Discover how cholesterol-lowering drug targets may reduce dementia risk through genetic insights. Keep reading.

Remarkable new findings about the sugar stores in neurons have unlocked an entire new method of treating Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive decline, and it goes a long way to explaining why there ...

SuperAgers defy normal aging by keeping sharp memories and healthy brains well into their 80s. Northwestern scientists discovered that these individuals either resist the buildup of harmful brain ...

The five-year project will focus on integrating and standardizing disparate real-world data sources to support Alzheimer's ...

People who follow a MIND diet, even if started later in life, were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or related forms of dementia, according to new research. The MIND diet ...

A multinational analysis and Swedish registry data show higher dementia mortality after age 80 and a twofold dementia risk in ...

Scientists do not fully understand what causes the chronic neurodegenerative disease Alzheimer's, but they are examining a ...