Increased social engagement may delay dementia onset by up to five years, emphasizing the importance of social connections ...

People with shorter telomeres, the protective caps at the end of chromosomes, inside their white blood cells may be more ...

Many people use the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as if they mean the same thing, but they actually refer to ...

Many commercial biological age tests collect genetic information through saliva samples or oral swabs. For accurate measurements, however, blood samples are typically necessary according to a new ...

Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...

Social activity not only delays dementia onset an average of five years; it also carries a $500,000 lifetime savings on healthcare costs per person, according to a new paper from Rush University ...

Keeping active throughout life—particularly before the age of 50—leads to changes in the brain that could help stave off ...

A new study finds that increasing your daily magnesium intake may slow brain aging and reduce the risk of dementia. Researchers discovered that consuming more than 550 mg of magnesium per day resulted ...

Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness” is the topic of a Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT) program Wednesday, Feb. 12.

New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no ...

Keeping your blood pressure in check may benefit you in the long run by cutting your risk of developing dementia.

Social activities include dining out, traveling, and even playing bingo. According to research from Rush, staying socially ...