The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

The strongest association observed for sustained physical activity & cognition for those who were most physically active 

In the UK, it is estimated that around 850,000 people have dementia

As new research suggests lifestyle factors can cut the chances of developing dementia, Lisa Salmon speaks to the Alzheimer’s Society about them.

The information came after a study which took place over two decades

Researchers present initial findings from study that followed thousands of US women for about 20 years

There are things people can do to lower the chance of developing conditions such as Alzheimer's, a study indicates

In the UK, it is estimated that around 850,000 people have dementia.

Lawyers for former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick are asking a judge to dismiss a case charging him with sexually assaulting a boy decades ago, saying the 92-year-old once-powerful American prelate has dementia and is not competent to stand trial

UK falls from fourth to 10th place in phase III trials amid ‘ossified’ bureaucracy and stretched health service

Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a collection of symptoms that affect a person's thinking and social abilities enough to interfere with daily life. There are more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. Of these, 50% to 60% have Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is the seventh leading…

Forgetting small things such as dates, and events and difficulty in recalling old information can be a normal part of aging. But at what point does it go too far? Do you have to worry every time your memory seems to fail you?