There is now better protection for brain health across the globe, so why do we understand less about dementia than ever?

Dementia is a group of conditions that slowly damage the brain, making it harder for people to remember, think clearly, solve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brain image Reduced blood flow to the brain is thought to be a key factor in many forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's, and ...

People whose sleep brain waves register as biologically older than their actual age face a sharply elevated risk of ...

Scientists have discovered another clue that may help explain why some of the world’s most serious brain diseases develop. A ...

Many people automatically think of Alzheimer’s disease when they hear the word “dementia.” While Alzheimer’s is the most common type, there are multiple kinds of dementia. Below, doctors explain ...

Alzheimer's disease and other dementias impact approximately 55 million people worldwide, including 7.2 million cases in the United States alone. With 10 million new cases globally each year, the ...

An EEG-derived brain age index predicted dementia risk across five cohorts. Each 10-year increase in the brain age index was linked with a 39% higher dementia risk. The findings indicate that the ...

Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified a new geometric marker of the brain ventricles that could help predict which patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus ...

Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. While researchers have some idea of the factors that elevate risk, it's still not entirely clear why this happens. But a recent study ...