Scientists identified over 200 misfolded proteins in aging rat brains with cognitive decline—offering new hope for dementia ...

Scientists identify a specific gene variant that doubles dementia risk in older men, suggesting the potential for targeted testing and personalized prevention.

In a February 2019 study highlighted in Neurology, researchers reported that staying both physically and mentally active in ...

Gabapentin is routinely used to treat nerve pain and restless leg syndrome, but it might be riskier to our brain health than ...

While some symptoms, such as memory loss, changes in behaviour, and challenges with speech and language, are widely ...

Jewish Family Home Care – a not-for-profit agency – is proud to partner with MedBetterHealth, a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) GUIDE Model participant, to expand access to ...

The study, which analyzed data on 1.2 million people with dementia, found improvements in five out of eight global regions ...

Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope.

Limiting sweetened candy doesn't guarantee that you won't get dementia, but it is a positive step forward. Along with ...

Dementia and comic strips may not seem like a natural pairing. However, Wellsville Local Schools music teacher and artist ...

The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

A commonly prescribed pain medication—gabapentin—often considered a safer alternative to opioids for those who suffer from low back pain is now under scrutiny after being linked to increased risks of ...