Researchers from Newcastle University recently conducted a study to explore the association between movement and two types of dementia: Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. To do so, they ...

In recent years, neuroscience has increasingly shed light on the unexpected connections between physical health and cognitive function. A large-scale study of nearly 17,000 older adults has revealed a ...

Dementia impacts nearly seven million older adults in the U.S. But the devastating condition often progresses slowly, making it difficult to know if a loved one is struggling early on. However, recent ...

A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers assessed more than 16,800 healthy people over the age of 65 in the US and Australia during a ...

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A change in that walk is easy to overlook. New work on aging dogs suggests one small shift deserves a closer look. The length of a dog’s front leg step gets shorter as the mind declines. The pull of ...

The survival rates of people with early onset dementia-diagnosed before the age of 65-vary considerably by clinical type, but sex, age, family history and co-existing conditions aren't specific risk ...

Primary care physicians (PCPs) in Ontario frequently used diagnostic tools to assess patients for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with usage increasing during follow-up. Antidepressants were ...

Activities like gardening, reading, knitting and more are easy ways to relax or express your creativity. But the benefits may go beyond simple enjoyment. In fact, some of your favorite hobbies could ...