“It’s a common notion that only people with memory problems can be diagnosed with dementia, but behavioral changes or ...

We all have needs, drives, and cravings—such as hunger, territoriality, and sexuality—which stem from the ancient part of our brain that we share with reptiles. Why don’t we constantly act upon these ...

A lot of people tend to ignore the early signs of dementia. However, early diagnosis is key in preventing the disease from ...

Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan, also known as Science Tokyo, have taken a fresh look at a long ...

Caregivers who respond to dementia patients with indifference or irritation can cause problem behavior to worsen, according to a recent study by a Dutch researcher. For the study, researcher Marjolein ...

TUESDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- Relatively simple adjustments in lighting may ease some of the behavioral problems associated with dementia, new research suggests. Use of melatonin, a hormone ...

The earliest known case of dementia in UK may help scientists and doctors alike better understand the awful disease.

Research ties oral health to dementia risk through nutrition, social life, and daily function, suggesting oral care supports ...

Bruce Willis’ family announced that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The announcement came about a year after his family said that Willis would step away from acting after being ...

Both occur more commonly in older adults and impact the way we connect with the world, but drawing a straight line from one to the other is tricky. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a ...