Dementia represents far more than occasional forgetfulness or confusion. This collection of cognitive conditions affects millions worldwide, fundamentally altering lives and challenging our ...

CHICAGO, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A new Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease article unveils an innovative tool demonstrating how key sectors and technologies can positively impact people living with ...

Frontotemporal dementia causes striking shifts in behavior, emotion, and communication—making loved ones seem like different ...

As we age, concerns about cognitive health become increasingly significant. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often discussed in relation to aging, but understanding these conditions is essential ...

Researchers have for the first time identified degeneration-associated “molecular markers” —observable changes in cells and their gene-regulating networks—that are shared by several forms of dementia ...

Usually, genetics can only increase your risk of developing dementia but not directly cause it. But there is a rare type that is passed down in families. Share on Pinterest About 55 million people ...

Australian researchers have identified several promising biological targets that could guide the development of future ...

Most people picture dementia as something that creeps up in old age, something that belongs to a distant future most of us ...

Confabulation is an early sign of dementia, and often involves creating false memories from past experiences. It occurs without intention to deceive. Confabulation can result from brain damage to the ...

Smoking has long been linked to serious health problems, including heart disease, lung disease, and cancer. Over the years, scientists have also found that smoking can affect the brain. A study from ...