Dementia is a group of brain disorders that cause a decline in cognitive functions like memory and thinking. While some cognitive decline is a natural part of aging, dementia is an extreme version ...

According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, there were more than 55 million people around the world living with dementia in 2020, and this number is expected to jump to 78 million by 2030. While ...

Eating for brain health doesn’t have to involve full meals—snacking smartly can also play a powerful role in reducing your risk of dementia. Certain nutrients, especially antioxidants, healthy fats, ...

With dementia now estimated to impact 42 percent of people who make it past age 55, everyone should be taking steps to help decrease their risk for developing the condition. Yet while much of the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The idea of getting dementia one day is terrifying, and made even more scary by the fact that researchers ...

When it comes to dementia prevention, the conversation typically focuses on biology—molecules like amyloid, pathways like inflammation—and interventions that target this biology—drugs, foods, and ...

(CNN) — We often discuss depression and dementia separately, although scientists have long observed a connection between the two: People with depression appear to have a higher likelihood of ...

There were more than 55 million people around the world living with dementia in 2020. Previous research shows there are a number of risk factors that can increase a person’s risk for dementia, such as ...