People diagnosed with dementia are living longer than before—thanks to advancements in the early identification of the condition and improvements in treatments and tailored care. This is the ...

High sugar intake was linked to a 43% higher risk of dementia in a long-term study of 158,000 adults. Genetics influenced how added sugar affected brain health—some people were more vulnerable than ...

It’s never too late to start. With dementia cases expected to increase over the next 25 years, new research has found a way ...

Dementia is a group of brain disorders that cause a decline in cognitive functions like memory and thinking. While some cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, dementia is an extreme version ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A new program is giving a unique inside-out understanding of dementia for first responders, direct care workers and families. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ...

Higher physical activity in midlife was associated with a 40% lower dementia risk over 26 years. Late-life physical activity also was linked with less dementia risk. Exercise and activity can increase ...