People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed to ...

The number of cases will increase, but the rates seem to be declining with every birth cohort that reaches advanced ages, ...

A higher red meat intake is directly related to increased risk for dementia and worse cognition, according to study results published in the journal Neurology. Previous research has shown the effect ...

For seniors, such sleepiness could indicate that they’re at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests. Women in their ...

As the global population ages, an increasing number of families find themselves assuming the role of caregivers for older ...

Researchers monitored 733 women aged 80 and above over five years, finding that those who developed increased daytime ...

For women in their 80s, experiencing increasing sleepiness during the day over a five-year period is associated with double the risk of developing dementia during that time, according to a new study.

A new study finds that women in their 80s who develop increasing daytime sleepiness over five years are twice as likely to ...

An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in their 30s, 40s or 50s, according to the results of a new study. The ...

Research shows adults over 50 can reduce dementia risk dramatically with minimal exercise. Learn how little physical activity you need for brain protection.

UC San Francisco study finds women over 80 who experience increased daytime sleepiness face twice the risk of developing ...

"Sleep is essential for cognitive health, as it allows the brain to rest and rejuvenate," said neurologist Yue Leng.