Dementia

Dementia is a serious loss of global cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging. It may be static, the result of a unique global brain injury, or progressive, resulting in long-term decline due to damage or disease in the body. Dementia is not a single disease, but rather a non-specific illness syndrome in which affected areas of cognition may be memory, attention, language, and problem solving.

Dementia Stories

Personality Test Might Reveal Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s

Researchers developed a new checklist that measures changes in mood, motivation, and social appropriateness as a way to determine cognitive decline.
Can't Smell Coffee? Maybe You Have Alzheimer's

A smell test might be able to determine if a person has Alzheimer's.
Mind And Body Exercises Have Different Effects On The Brain

Exercising the brain physically and mentally may be one way to keep your mind sharp.
Why Some Dementia Patients Steal Other People's Food

New study finds that the neurodegenerative disease can also alter eating behavior.
This Blood Thinner May Not Be As Safe And Effective As We Thought

Two new studies paint the popular blood-thinning drug Warfarin in a new, negative light.
This Skin Condition May Lead To Alzheimer's

New research suggests rosacea can slightly increase a person's risk for developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
OTC Cold Medicine Might Shrink Your Brain

Some over-the-counter drugs could increase risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, study finds.
What Is A ‘Good Death?’

What characteristics were most desired when it came to death?
Considering New Dementia Risk Link, Do We Need To Rethink Heartburn Med Use?

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a popular heartburn medication, but they've recently been linked to a higher risk of dementia.
Dementia Cases May Be Declining, Despite Concern Over Aging US Population

An aging population means more dementia, but recognizing the risk factors could help reduce incidence.
The Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury And Alzheimer's Disease

Protein clumps, which are thought to be a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, can also be found in the brains of people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury, according to a recent study.
Drugs Used To Treat Anxiety And Sleep Problems Do Not Increase Dementia Risk

Pills for anxiety and sleep problems are not linked to increased dementia risk, according to a recent study.

a-c

d-f

g-i

j-l

m-o

p-r

s-t

u-z