Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, but following closely behind (affecting an estimated 5 to 10 percent of people with dementia) is a particular type that stems from ...

A new study finds that high body weight and high blood pressure directly increase the risk of vascular related dementia.

High blood pressure, heart disease, and hyperlipidemia are some of the top modifiable factors linked to dementia risk, mounting evidence suggests.

There a variety of forms of dementia, such as vascular dementia and fronto-temporal dementia, and each has unique ...

A 25-year observational study of 27,000 adults, a higher-fat cheese and cream diet, showed a link to lower dementia risk. An ...

Vascular dementia has long been overshadowed by Alzheimer’s disease, yet it is one of the leading causes of cognitive decline in older adults and often appears alongside other forms of dementia. Now, ...

Extra body weight may raise the risk of dementia later in life, as researchers identify blood pressure as a major pathway to brain health.

While dementia runs in some families, diet can also play a roll in its development. Here are several fan-favorite snack foods ...

A recent study using Mendelian randomization suggests that obesity may be a causal factor for vascular-related dementia and that high blood pressure may be an involved mediator. The results suggest ...

Hubert Dodds is currently an in-patient in Newcastle, but his family want him closer to home.

Black or African American individuals demonstrated the highest overall age-adjusted mortality rate for hypertension-related vascular dementia. Deaths associated with hypertension-related vascular ...

Loneliness was associated with a 31% higher risk of overall dementia. Links were seen with Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and cognitive impairment. Relationships persisted after controlling ...