If you're taking statins for high cholesterol, you may have encountered friends or family (or social media commenters) who ...

Alcohol use is also linked to cognitive decline, and a recent study published in the journal Neurology found that consuming a ...

Older adults who spend more time sedentary may be at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, no matter how much ...

May 19 to 25 marks Dementia Awareness Week. Dementia is a term for progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning ...

The link is a bit of a catch-22, but new research says addressing this very common symptom of aging could also help manage ...

More than 6 million Americans have dementia, which affects memory, language and problem-solving skills. Several lifestyle ...

Multiple studies have found connections between the shingles vaccine and reduced dementia risk. One of the most compelling ...

Studies suggest that the shingles vaccine may help reduce the risk of dementia, especially in older adults. With no cure for ...

A large waistline, high blood sugar, and cholesterol problems are each health concerns. But together, as metabolic syndrome, ...

Shingles is a viral infection that causes painful rashes. While shingles can occur anywhere on the body, it typically looks ...

A new study has highlighted the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas of learning your future risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

A nationwide Korean study finds a surprising link between varicose veins and dementia, and suggests that treating the veins ...