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 ...

A 25-year observational study of 27,000 adults, a higher-fat cheese and cream diet, showed a link to lower dementia risk. An interesting connection, but not proof.

Excess body weight appears to be a direct cause of vascular dementia, with the damage largely driven by high blood pressure. A new genetic analysis indicates that maintaining a healthy weight and ...

The factors that raise the risk of heart disease and stroke can also raise the risk of dementia. When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, and ...

Credit Getty Images Primary care providers have the potential to help prevent their patients with AF from developing all-cause dementia by managing their treatment effectively. Taking a few moments to ...

While dementia runs in some families, diet can also play a roll in its development. Here are several fan-favorite snack foods that have demonstrated links to dementia development.

A growing body of research suggests that the most common cause of dementia in older people is a mix of vascular and Alzheimer's-related brain abnormalities, and that approximately half of people who ...

Almost half of all dementia cases can be attributed to risk factors that we potentially can influence ourselves, such as smoking and high blood pressure. A new study from Lund University shows which ...

Dementia is a group of brain disorders that cause a decline in cognitive functions like memory and thinking. While some cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, dementia is an extreme version ...

Trump’s slurred speech renewed dementia speculation, but experts stress diagnosis requires medical evaluation, while MRI scans and officials report excellent health status.