Dementia is common, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk or slow the progression of the disease.

New research suggests that unusual changes in eating behavior—rather than memory loss—may be one of the earliest signs of a ...

Owners often report aimless pacing, barking at nothing, soiling in the house and anxiety for no apparent reason.

Dogs are like family. They’re always there, wagging their tails when we come home, curling up next to us when we’re feeling down, and somehow managing to make every single day better.

Social frailty—the fraying of close relationships and community ties—is a strong predictor of dementia risk. Could AI companions help revitalize social interactions?

What are some significant markers that indicate we’re growing older?Wrinkles on our skin? — Yes. A grey streak or two? — Yes.

A condition causing 'clogged drains' in the brain may be an early red flag of dementia, new research shows. Scientists now believe they can identify these blockages through standard MRI scans, which ...

Scientists believe they may have identified a potential early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease visible on routine MRI scans.

A raccoon peers out from a tree. New research suggests urban raccoons in the United States have shorter snouts than rural raccoons do, a sign of potential domestication. Laura M via Flickr under CC BY ...

The International Society for Vascular Behavioral and Cognitive Disorders updated criteria for diagnosing vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. (JAMA Neurology) Paramagnetic rim lesions improved ...

The virus circulating this year is more virulent and has been spreading faster and earlier than usual. By Apoorva Mandavilli The United States may be headed for a rough flu season, with a virus that ...

Subtle changes in focus, memory, or energy can be early signs of neurological conditions—recognizing them early can make all the difference. If your brain doesn’t feel like it’s functioning properly, ...