We all forget things now and then—people’s names, where you put your car keys, that dentist appointment that was scheduled before you got your new calendar. As we age, forgetfulness may worsen and begin to disrupt thinking abilities.

A new study clams dementia cases will double by 2060. Here’s what experts believe could be driving the rise in dementia rates and what you can do to help prevent it.

More American adults may develop dementia than previously thought, according to a new study published this month. The number of Americans who will develop dementia—a progressive decline in memory, thinking skills,

A groundbreaking study reveals that high consumption of processed red meat significantly increases the risk of dementia. Researchers suggest replacing red meat with healthier protein sources like nuts and legumes to potentially reduce this risk by 20%.

In a study published in the journal Neurology, Dr. Daniel Wang, an assistant professor of medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and his team report that people who eat more processed red meat had a 14% higher risk of developing dementia over more than four decades that those who consumed minimal amounts.

Consuming just two servings of processed red meat per week is associated with a 13% increased risk for dementia, a large, long-term study shows.