Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can be hard to diagnose, because it is an uncommon type of dementia and does not cause memory problems at first. However, there are some ways to diagnose FTD including ...

Getting an accurate and timely diagnosis of dementia is important. However, for younger people it can often take much longer. There can be specific reasons for this, including: Young-onset dementia is ...

Dementia is a syndrome that involves severe loss of cognitive abilities as a result of disease or injury. Dementia caused by traumatic brain injury is often static, whereas dementia caused by ...

The benefits of pre-50 activity could be linked to exercise intensity and types of activities people did in their 30s and 40s, though Dr James noted more research is needed to confirm this. The study ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Experts can’t predict exactly who will develop Alzheimer’s disease, but several factors may increase or decrease the risk.

Dementia posturing refers to a group of physical symptoms that can affect people with dementia. They include a stooped posture, shuffling walk, balance difficulties, or stiff movements. Dementia ...

Scientists have solved the mystery behind ancient circular earth rings in Australia, revealing they were constructed by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people between 590 and 1,400 years ago. The large ...

A systematic review of existing medicines has found that antibiotics and vaccinations are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. Across the 14 studies included in the data crunch, most of which ...

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 ...

to fund the development of experimental treatments for a rare form of dementia and skin ailments. The oversubscribed Series A equity round was led by Iceland’s largest closely held investment ...

Beloved actress Pauline Quirke, renowned for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous in the iconic sitcom “Birds of a Feather,” has retired from acting following a dementia diagnosis. Her husband ...