Watching an older loved one's mind fade is often a slow, challenging experience for everyone involved. However, sometimes the memory loss can happen fast, leaving little time for answers.

Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as if they mean the same thing, but they actually refer to ...

Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel. But in the early stages of ...

Bacteria can also break down nitrite to produce nitric oxide, which improves circulation, including blood flow to the brain. This suggests that eating lots of nitrate-rich vegetables, such as leafy ...

Statins help people manage high cholesterol levels, but many experts want to know if these drugs can also support brain ...

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) spin-off company Gray Matter Solutions is partnering with Osler ...

Hugo Fernandes, at the University of Oxford, is working to understand the role of fats and the progression of dementia. Hugo Fernandes, at the University of Oxford, is working to understand the role ...

As research continues, those involved say this would be a game changer, especially for patients with very limited options.

The first drugs are being developed shown to slow dementia progression but they only work if offered in the earliest stages of the disease. A number of lab-based studies have also shown promising ...

The later stages of dementia can be a challenging time both for the person experiencing dementia and for those close to them. Find out what you can expect and where you can get help and support. You ...