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

New research reveals memory loss with age follows a curved pattern, linked to widespread brain shrinkage rather than a single ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder and the most common cause of dementia. It’s linked to abnormal protein buildup in the brain, which damages brain cells over time. This leads to ...

Memory can wither with age. Forgetfulness can be unnerving, but there are ways you can support your mind during memory loss — or support a loved one going through it. While not all lost memories can ...

Even when blood pressure is well controlled, older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates widely from one heartbeat to the next may be at greater risk for brain shrinkage and nerve cell injury, ...

I thought being blind was difficult but Ross, a caller to my live call-in show, has a whole different set of challenges to ...

Memory lapses are a common and normal part of aging due to changes in the brain's structure and function. The effectiveness of over-the-counter brain supplements is difficult to determine due to a ...

Ashley Wong, PharmD, is an experienced pharmacist and medical writer who translates medical and drug information into easily digestible language. Effect on memory: Benzodiazepines are known to affect ...

Legendary actress Dame Judi Dench admits she is struggling with her short-term memory and also is losing her eyesight. In an interview with the Radio Times, Dench said, “I can’t remember what I’m ...