Two studies found that low and moderate-high-intensity exercise was correlated with significantly less cognitive decline over ...

Alzheimer's is the nation's seventh-leading cause of death. How can a deeper understanding of a set of unremittingly cruel ...

The study does not give a clear answer as to why married people might have a higher risk of dementia. The authors note, “These results might suggest a delay in diagnosis among unmarried ...

This is the 61st instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. You are never too old to start exercising ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. In Starr County, Texas, near the state’s southern tip along the U.S.-Mexico border, escaping dementia can feel impossible. The condition affects about one ...

Now, a large-scale study has linked heavy cannabis use with an increased risk of dementia. People aged over 45 who needed acute hospital care due to cannabis use had a 72% greater risk of ...

Metabolic health risks: A new study found that having metabolic syndrome in middle age is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia by 45 or younger. Health record analysis ...

Apr. 23, 2025 — Having a larger waistline, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of young-onset dementia, according to a ...

Experts have identified two types of physical activity that could cut the likelihood of developing dementia by a significant amount. Engaging in these exercises on a regular basis may reduce the ...

The prevalence of dementia in football must be tackled by the sport’s new independent regulator, MPs have said. There are calls for the new watchdog to be given powers to investigate the issue ...

A "groundbreaking" trial exploring the potential of blood tests to diagnose dementia is under way in Surrey, a charity says. Alzheimer's Society said the initiative, led by a research team at ...