After witnessing my mum's cognitive decline and with dementia now the leading cause of death for Australian women, I can't ...

In the world’s ever-busier networks of constant communication, something quietly lethal has been gaining ground—loneliness.

These diseases happen to specific areas of the brain, which can affect how you think, remember and communicate. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but there are other types of ...

Vascular dementia occurs when blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain become damaged. Our blood contains oxygen and nutrients that help the brain cells to work properly. When blood vessels are ...

An experimental method, which can predict the aging rate of both brain and body, may detect who should implement lifestyle ...

Scientists say they have very strong evidence that the adult human brain is capable of making new neurons, a point of ongoing controversy in neuroscience.

What makes this tool innovative is its ability to detect subtle brain activity patterns often invisible to the human eye and ...

A multi-strain probiotic blend shows promise for protecting brain function by reducing gut-triggered inflammation linked to ...

The team used a special type of brain scan called tau PET, which tracks a protein known as tau that builds up in the brain ...

Could common viruses silently influence your brain health? Discover what new research reveals about herpes and dementia.

In summary, dementia in the elderly is caused by a complex mix of factors. Brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, problems with blood flow, genetics, and lifestyle habits all play a part. Scientists are ...