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

Families of rural Iowans with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia face a crucial lack of mental health services and advocates are meeting with some rural residents today to assess their ...

An elderly woman with Alzheimer's was found dead after wandering from her home, highlighting the need for increased awareness ...

Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion and public health priorities in the first of two senate ...

His geriatric doctor said "no" to prescribing medication to help slow down the disease. The doctor said his pulse rate is low ...

Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose cholesterol is stable, regardless of the actual cholesterol level, according to a study ...

Margie Shaver and her 17-year-old grandson Dylan are advocating for Alzheimer's awareness, highlighting its impact on all ...

A Scottsdale assisted-living facility has been fined $500, and its owners have agreed to implement safety measures after an ...

Alzheimer’s affects millions of Americans and can have a devastating impact on finances. Some of the worst damage is done before a diagnosis is even made.

SaveHealth provides an overview of Alzheimer's disease, including treatment and coping mechanisms for those with the disease ...

A delay in getting to the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, ...

Research indicates longer REM latency is associated with higher Alzheimer's biomarkers, pointing to its potential as an early ...