People with shorter protective caps at the end of their chromosomes (called telomeres) may be more likely to develop age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia and late-life depression ...

According to his beloved wife Pauline, John Prescott spent the final few months of his life surrounded by loved ones in a ...

Oral bacteria may impact brain health, and diet could help preserve cognitive function. The bacteria in your mouth may play a ...

Peter Alexander was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia seven years ago and has issued a warning after spotting small sign ...

Prescribing physical activity to older adults reduces risk factors for chronic disease and improves functional independence, ...

Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...

Scientists have discovered a blood marker that could help identify people at risk of developing dementia long before they ...

My 89-year-old husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He does not take any medication. He is in excellent health ...

A study published in January showed that an estimated half a million people may be diagnosed with dementia this year. By 2060, the number is predicted to reach 1 million cases annually. The aging ...

His geriatric doctor said "no" to prescribing medication to help slow down the disease. The doctor said his pulse rate is low ...

Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose cholesterol is stable, regardless of the actual cholesterol level, according to a study ...

New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no ...