In a February 2019 study highlighted in Neurology, researchers reported that staying both physically and mentally active in ...

Scientists identify a specific gene variant that doubles dementia risk in older men, suggesting the potential for targeted testing and personalized prevention.

Gabapentin is routinely used to treat nerve pain and restless leg syndrome, but it might be riskier to our brain health than ...

Limiting sweetened candy doesn't guarantee that you won't get dementia, but it is a positive step forward. Along with ...

The study, which analyzed data on 1.2 million people with dementia, found improvements in five out of eight global regions ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police Department issued a Golden Alert for a woman who went missing Sunday after she was ...

A popular drug prescribed for back pain and nerve issues may come with a hidden danger. New research reveals a possible link ...

A commonly prescribed pain medication—gabapentin—often considered a safer alternative to opioids for those who suffer from low back pain is now under scrutiny after being linked to increased risks of ...

Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope.

The anti-seizure drug is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting chemical messengers in the brain and nerves.

SANFORD, Maine (WGME) -- Police are asking for help finding a missing Sanford woman with dementia. Police say 69-year-old ...

Organisers of a festival that aims to provide a "welcoming, safe and enjoyable space" for people with dementia are appealing ...