Scientists Explain: Why Hippocampal Volume Can Be an Alzheimer’s Early Sign
A small, seahorse-sized area of the brain is responsible for most of our learning and memory. Called the hippocampus, this area is key…
A small, seahorse-sized area of the brain is responsible for most of our learning and memory. Called the hippocampus, this area is key…
My father was a carpenter, meaning I have spent a great deal of my life surrounded by wood, saws, planes and chisels. Simply by…
Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high…
According to data compiled by the World Health Organization, the number of people living with dementia is expected to increase to 139 million in…
Roughly a quarter of all Americans over the age of 40 in the U.S. take statin drugs — which lower levels of cholesterol —…
Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an older adult asks the same questions or misplaces things. In reality, individuals…
Getting an accurate diagnosis for a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia early in the journey can make a huge difference…
Is dementia preventable? Research shows that yes, sometimes, it is. Scientists project that the number of people living with dementia, a neurodegenerative syndrome which…
People concerned about brain fog, cognitive issues, memory problems and more often turn to supplements — a rapidly growing industry that rakes in billions…
The week of July 17, scientists, clinicians, and care experts from around the world will gather in Amsterdam for the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference….
Ever wondered what food is good for thought? An emerging dietary approach could improve cognitive function in aging individuals. It combines two approaches: the…
It can be difficult to tell the difference between early signs of dementia and “normal” aging. And once it’s clear something is off, it…
Dementia affects around 50 million people worldwide, with nearly 10 million new cases each year, according to the WHO (a figure that is expected…
With the news of Bruce Willis’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, many have questions about the diagnosis and what to expect. Katie Brandt and Dr….
Researchers project the number of people living with dementia, a neurodegenerative syndrome which currently afflicts 50 million people worldwide, will more than triple by…