Social engagement could have a major impact on the development of dementia, potentially delaying onset of the cognitive ...

New research reveals that maintaining an active social life in later years could significantly delay the onset of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The study, published in Alzheimer's & ...

"If you look at all the things we know that may be associated with the risk of developing dementia, the two strongest are age ...

A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that only 3.5 years of intensive blood ...

Visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to research conducted at ...

Oral bacteria may impact brain health, and diet could help preserve cognitive function. The bacteria in your mouth may play a ...

Discover the surprising link between mouth bacteria and cognitive function. Learn how oral health may play a role in brain ...

Changes to a person's cholesterol over time might have a surprising impact on their risk of dementia, a new study found.

Intensive blood pressure control for adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk can reduce the risk of mild ...

In Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, researchers at Rush University suggest that maintaining a healthy brain depends on regular social interaction.

Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers found that just 3½ years of intensive blood pressure control can significantly reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia.