People with the condition may have memory problems similar to Alzheimer’s, while also experiencing stiffness, slow movement, ...

Depression in older adults may sometimes signal the early stages of Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia. Researchers found that depression often appears years before diagnosis and remains ...

Getting older comes with many changes, not the least of which are occasional memory lapses, which tend to worry many people in the moment. These cognitive changes can be totally normal, so there is no ...

It’s the second most common type of dementia, after Alzheimer’s, yet many remain unfamiliar with its challenges. “The most common disease that people have never heard of.” That’s how 73-year-old Don ...

A lesser-known symptom of dementia could appear when someone walks, according to experts. This could not only alert you to a decline in their cognitive function but also put them at greater risk of ...

Credit: Getty Images Nonmodifiable risk factors for DLB include age and family history. Risk increases substantially in individuals with a first-degree relative who has DLB, including a 2-fold ...

We know inhaling polluted air harms our lungs—but what about our brains? According to compelling new research, pollution may put you at higher risk of being hospitalized for one of the most common ...

New research suggests that depression in later life may be more than an emotional response to illness—it could be an early sign of serious brain disease. A new nationwide study published in General ...