We asked Dr. Joanne Pike, CEO of the Alzheimer's Association to help explain the challenges and hopes when it comes to this debilitating disease.

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Older adults who have experienced a fall are at an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia, new research found. But ...

An international study led by a University of Queensland researcher has found frailty increases a person's risk of dementia, ...

When older adults have significant year-to-year fluctuations in their cholesterol levels without changes in medication, it ...

According to a new study published by the American Heart Association, your heart and brain health are connected. Dementia is ...

Are you too busy to exercise during the week? A new study finds you can still protect your brain from cognitive decline.

The common brain condition cannot always be easy to spot and often memory loss is seen as a symptom, but it is not the only ...

A new study of so-called weekend warriors found that 1 or 2 exercise sessions a week could reduce the risk of mild dementia.

A study of older adults in Australia and the U.S. indicates that cholesterol levels that fluctuate significantly from year to ...

A stock photo shows a senior couple jogging. "Weekend warrior" exercise habits could help keep dementia at bay, according to researchers. A stock photo shows a senior couple jogging. "Weekend ...

Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to the development of dementia among adults -- particularly women, a new study suggests. At every age level, women with known or ...