Alzheimer's And Dementia

The shingles vaccine can help you avoid an outbreak of shingles, but research says it may also be able to protect you against a common age-related illness.

With the help of AI, an unexpected aspect of a person's lifestyle may actually help medical professionals determine their likelihood of developing Alzheimer's.

Treatment for IBS may include medications. However, some IBS medications may carry unintended side effects, including increasing your risk of dementia.

There is a specific region in the U.S. that registers a higher dementia rate for its denizens. This can be explained by a few important socioeconomic factors.

If a loved one has dementia, they may undergo personality changes. And, men are more likely to exhibit this one type behavior, even if they never did before.

When we think of dementia symptoms, we may imagine a person who is struggling with memory or thought. However, dementia can also put you at risk for injury.

Advil is many people's go-to for occasional aches and pains. However, one formulation of Advil that's geared toward sleep could increase your dementia risk.

Many people use over-the-counter sleep aids to help them rest better at night. But there's one particular kind that could increase one's risk of dementia.

If you're an older adult and you're using this antidepressant to help you sleep, you need to be aware that it could increase your risk of dementia.

While this common sleep position may have certain health benefits, it might not be the ideal sleep position if you're trying to reduce your risk of dementia.

This county in the U.S. has one of the highest dementia rates in the country, but why are so many of its residents falling prey to this neurological condition?

A cognitive illness is among the top causes of death in Washington. In fact, it ranks higher in the state compared to other areas in the United States.

More and more studies emphasize the importance of eating fruit. However, the leaf of one fruit may be able to prevent both heart disease and Alzheimer's.

High blood pressure may sound like the kind of problem you can ignore indefinitely. But if you don't do anything about it, your brain health can be affected.

Getting diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease affects one's life expectancy. However, there are various factors that can influence this, depending on the patient.

Researchers have been using essential oils to look into how our sense of smell is connected to Alzheimer's disease. This is what we know so far.

As people age, it can be difficult to get enough of certain nutrients, including this mineral which may protect against heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.

Is there a connection between having bad dreams and your risk of developing dementia at a later age? Recent research sheds more light on the possible link.

Your blood type may give you some insight on which diseases you're more at risk of developing. Certain types, for instance, may have a higher dementia risk.

While working on a show, Chris Hemsworth received devastating news - testing revealed that he has one of the strongest risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.

When you think of Alzheimer's disease, an older person probably comes to mind; however, it can occur in people younger than 50. Our expert explains.

In a recent interview, Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds talked about his father's Parkinson's diagnosis. He also mentioned a symptom of the disease that he missed.

The link between high cholesterol and brain health may seem to be straightforward at first. However, recent research has yielded rather interesting findings.

We know that protein is essential for strong muscles, healthy bones, and energy levels, but have you ever considered the effect of protein on the brain?

Former talk show host, Wendy Williams (59) was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in 2023. Here's what that means.

Did you know that while you sleep, your brain is hard at work cleaning itself? In fact, one sleep position is better for this than others. Here's what to know.

Being unable to appreciate or grasp sarcasm says something about your sense of humor. Interestingly, it can also be a telling sign of your brain health.