OBESITY is a direct cause of dementia, say scientists. Flab has for years been known to be a risk for brain damage but ...

A new study finds that obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia, not just increase the risk.

"Life is taken away from these children before they even have a chance to live it," says Megan Kempf of her two children, who ...

People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The ...

New research shifts the focus from treating dementia to preventing it.

Wandering or ‘exit-seeking’ is common in dementia, often triggered by confusion or memory loss. Families need practical ...

People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study.Published in The ...

"What is good for the heart is good for the brain," one researcher says.

If you are like a lot of people, you might be anxious about the risk of getting dementia as you age. The lifetime risk of ...

As freezing cold temperatures sweep across the nation, it is especially imperative to stay inside and stay safe. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is ...

High body mass index (BMI) could cause a higher risk of vascular-related dementia (a combination of vascular + unspecified ...