Dementia is diagnosed presumptively by a clinical exam that notes impairments in cognitive functioning such as memory, ...

The scientists concluded that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of green tea might protect blood vessels and ...

Skeletal muscle loss is a risk factor for developing dementia, according to a study being presented today at the annual ...

A new USC-led study suggests that assessing blood vessel health should be included in dementia diagnostics. A new USC-led ...

2024 — To identify and follow blood vessel-related changes in the brain that contribute to cognitive impairment and dementia, researchers and clinicians typically rely on MRI to evaluate ...

LATE is a prevalent condition in late life and can contribute to memory loss and cognitive decline, according to report co-author Rebecca M. Edelmayer, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Association vice president of ...

Watching an older loved one's mind fade is often a slow, challenging experience for everyone involved. However, sometimes the memory loss can happen fast, leaving little time for answers.

Unlike subcutaneous fat that lies just beneath our skin, visceral fat accumulates around our internal abdominal organs, ...

New guidelines will help doctors identify patients with a common memory-loss syndrome that is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease in older adults.

The lack of proper blood flow deprives brain cells of oxygen and nutrients, leading to damage or death of brain tissue.

Dementia is an overall term used to describe a cluster of diseases that impact the brain. Moon notes ... include biometrical impedance analysis, MRI, CT scan and DXA scans, although these ...