Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, but following closely behind (affecting an estimated 5 to 10 percent of people with dementia) is a particular type that stems from ...

Vascular dementia affects around 180,000 people in the UK and is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. It also accounts for 20% of young-onset dementia, where people start ...

Increasing the levels of a particular phospholipid in the membranes of brain cells may offer a promising new way to improve blood circulation in the brain and support healthier brain activity. A poten ...

The International Society for Vascular Behavioral and Cognitive Disorders updated criteria for diagnosing vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. (JAMA Neurology) Paramagnetic rim lesions improved ...

Even though Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 failed in Alzheimer's trial, some researchers are cautiously optimistic that obesity and diabetes drugs may have benefits for people with one of the most common forms ...

While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...

An early sign of dementia could be mistaken for a common winter condition. If someone experiences this symptom alongside ...

Living with both dementia and heart disease presents unique challenges that require careful coordination and specialized approaches. These two conditions often occur together, particularly in older ...