Older studies estimated a lower risk of dementia. According to new research, the number of people living with the disease in the U.S. is expected to double by 2060.

A new study found that high cardiorespiratory fitness is linked to better brain function and a significantly lower risk of dementia, even in those with a genetic predisposition.

Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated one million people diagnosed per year, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins University and other institutions.

Scientific experts across four continents collaborated to identify an important point in the link between heart and brain ...

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier, you’re doing your heart a favor. And, a new study suggests that a ...

“Higher intake of red meat, particularly processed red meat, was associated with a higher risk of developing dementia and ...

High levels of variability in cholesterol over time were linked to a significantly higher risk for dementia and cognitive ...

A study found that older adults with anxiety may have an increased risk of developing dementia—but this risk decreased once ...

There’s currently no cure for dementia. Although some recently developed drugs show promise in slowing the progress of the ...

In a study published in the journal Neurology, Dr. Daniel Wang, an assistant professor of medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and his team report that people who ...

But now, a new study finds that taking these medications may lower your risk of developing a host of different health issues, including dementia. Of course, it isn't all positive. The scientists ...

Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, researchers reported in a study published Tuesday in the journal ...