All news on the topic: Dementia

Among the greatest risk factors for dementia is one that can't be mitigated - but there are lots of things individuals can do to stave off the disease, a leading expert says

Experts believe that your 30s are the most powerful time to help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's as the brain starts to shrink and lose volume as a result of normal ageing-related cell loss

Brain health scientist Professor Michael Crawford says 'we are heading for an idiocracy' if the nation doesn't improve their diets, as we're currently deficient of one staple ingredient

An A&E doctor has shared the two things that they do every week in a bid to slash their risk of developing dementia in later life and. the steps are pretty simple to follow

There are six main types of dementia, an expert says, and each comes with its own set of signs and symptoms. Some are the result of genetics, but most are heavily influenced by lifestyles

Renowned TV doctor Michael Mosley has stressed the importance of one diet staple when it comes to brain health. Studies have shown that it can help prevent dementia

If you have a health condition that affects your walking ability, or a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's Disease, you may be able to get a Blue Badge to help you park closer

Dementia is not only about memory loss. It can also affect the way people speak, think, feel and behave. Experts have shared advice on how to prepare for Bonfire Night as it can be distressing

This leaves them feeling annoyed, frustrated, and old - as one in four can't even manage basic tasks, such as taking a phone call

Research was based on particpants' two overnight sleep studies that took place between 1995 and 1998, and 2001 and 2003, with their health analysed over the 17 years that followed

Chris Eubank has suffered the heartbreak of losing his son and then his brother Simon and has now opened up on the latter’s fight with dementia that eventually saw him lose his life

With thousands of Brits diagnosed with dementia every year, Alzheimer's Society expert Dr Tim Beanland says there are several things we can do to prevent the disease from sudoku to socialising

More studies have emerged pointing to potential health benefits of consuming caffeine regularly - with the most recent pointing to a decreased likelihood of frailty in later life

New research has showed that dementia cases in the UK are rising much faster than had previously been understood, with one doctor describing the findings as 'shocking'

Professor Paul Schulz, of the McGovern Medical School in Houston, said the flu vaccine also has the "tremendous benefit" of reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease by up to 40%

His Majesty has been briefed by aid agencies on the situation which has already cost the lives of more than 2,300 children - it is imperative that more aid is allowed into Gaza

Triglycerides - which are found in butter, eggs, cooking oils and red meat - heighten the risk of some conditions like heart disease, stroke and pancreatitis - but appear to lower the risk of dementia, according to an Australian study

A breakthrough has been found in the fight against Alzheimer's disease with a new study showing that people may reduce their risk by 60% of getting the illness by taking Viagra

A man in Iowa, facing a dilemma about bringing his new girlfriend to his son's wedding in Mexico due to his wife's severe dementia, asked the internet for advice

Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton passed away on Saturday after a long battle with dementia - a condition which has become prevalent among former football players

Alzheimer’s cases in the US are expected to increase from 5.8 million to 14 million over the next four decades - with women and ethnic minorities most at risk of being diagnosed

Changes, which emerge in later life from the age of 50 onwards, show a continual change in the behaviour of those with dementia and can indicate the need for for introducing treatments

Dementia is often diagnosed late due to complex tests and vague symptoms. However, you may be able to spot early signs of developing the disease from your walk. Here are four things to keep an eye on

The model posted a series of throwback photos with the Hollywood star and their daughters as she took a walk down memory lane of charity work they have done

Researchers looked at the medical records of more than 100,000 people, finding those diagnosed with ADHD as adults appear to have almost three times the risk of being diagnosed with dementia at an older age