Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan, also known as Science Tokyo, have taken a fresh look at a long ...

We all have needs, drives, and cravings—such as hunger, territoriality, and sexuality—which stem from the ancient part of our brain that we share with reptiles. Why don’t we constantly act upon these ...

When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to ...

TUESDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- Relatively simple adjustments in lighting may ease some of the behavioral problems associated with dementia, new research suggests. Use of melatonin, a hormone ...

Research ties oral health to dementia risk through nutrition, social life, and daily function, suggesting oral care supports ...

The earliest known case of dementia in UK may help scientists and doctors alike better understand the awful disease.

Bruce Willis’ family announced that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The announcement came about a year after his family said that Willis would step away from acting after being ...

A lot of people tend to ignore the early signs of dementia. However, early diagnosis is key in preventing the disease from ...

Older adults with vision problems may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology has found. Researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor analyzed data from ...

Low mood and depression can be an early warning sign of dementia but may also indicate seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a ...

Dementia is common, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk or slow the progression of the disease.