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Dementia is an umbrella term for diseases that cause the impaired ability to remember, think or make decisions. Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s Disease and vascular dementia are all types of dementia.

A 25-year observational study of 27,000 adults, a higher-fat cheese and cream diet, showed a link to lower dementia risk. An ...

When it comes to vascular brain injury, the dementia field has been mired in uncertainty. What is it, exactly? How can scientists measure and treat it? How does it relate to Alzheimer's pathology or ...

There are many things that increase a person’s chances of developing vascular dementia. These are called ‘risk factors’. It is possible to avoid some risk factors, while others cannot be controlled.

“People with Alzheimer’s dementia tend to maintain their social graces until relatively late in the disease,” Duxbury said. “They can make small talk and be polite and sit next to someone and ...

Vascular dementia is a type of dementia that’s caused by a reduced flow of blood to the brain. Signs of the condition may be similar to other types of dementia, but memory loss isn't usually the main ...

A major Cochrane review examines whether a widely used herbal supplement truly supports cognitive function, revealing modest dementia benefits but limited evidence for prevention or early impairment.

The term vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) was introduced around the start of the new millennium and refers to the contribution of vascular pathology to any severity of cognitive impairment, ranging ...

Comprehensive Program Takes Holistic Approach to Dementia Education, Moving Beyond Awareness to Actionable Learning ...