All news on the topic: Dementia

When dementia develops under the age of 65 it is known as early onset, or younger onset. This can devastate lives at a time when people are starting families or trying to develop their career

Researchers from University College London and in Uruguay discovered that people aged 40 to 69 had larger brains and better brain health on average if they regularly napped during the day

A groundbreaking study in the Science medical journal has revealed that the brain cells of those afflicted with Alzheimer's are killing themselves by inflammatory suicide

A new study has looked at the link between metabolic syndrome - which includes high blood pressure and high blood glucose - and the risk of developing dementia later in life

People are being warned of an important factor that has been linked to the development of vascular dementia that may take place while you sleep by TV doctor Mark Porter

The mother of a girl whose genetic condition leads to childhood dementia says there's hope for her daughter in the form of an experimental drug. The 10-year-old and her family are positive

Dementia is a heartbreaking condition, both for those who are diagnosed and for their loved ones, but there's a test people can do at home to help get an early diagnosis

Dementia is a terrifying condition, which is why it's heavily advised that you spot the signs early, and there's an unusual symptom that could reveal your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease

The groundbreaking research shows sitting down for long periods every day is a significant risk factor likely to cause dementia, regardless of whether you break them up with a walk

It's easy to think that dementia is something that mostly affects someone's memory - but it's a complication condition that can have many symptoms - and some are more subtle

A mum in Texas was devastated to discover her daughter has Batten disease - a lethal condition that can cause dementia - following a routine eye test. So what are the symptoms?

While dementia is often thought of as a disease that only affects the elderly, more than 70,000 people in the UK are living with young onset dementia which can strike between the ages of 30 and 65

Jacquelyn Stockdale learned that her daughter, Isla Edwards, was diagnosed with Batten disease after a routine eye exam at school. The rare genetic condition that causes dementia during childhood, delayed development, seizures, blindness and even premature death

Alastair Stewart revealed the shocking news he has dementia after stepping away from his 50 year long TV career. We have compiled a list of the symptoms and early warning signs of the condition.

Caroline first started seeing a number of strange changes in husband Mark's personality from a loss in his usual attentiveness to a reliance in binge eating biscuits

The science behind dementia has come along in huge leaps and bounds in the last 20 years giving hope to the millions of people afflicted by the disease across the world

One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. With the grim brain-rotting illness on the rise scientists are looking at the affects of life-style changes as well as developing medical treatments

While trials for promising new drugs in the fight against the disease are underway there is plenty we can do to help ourselves, and some of them are more unexpected than others

A recent study from Duke University has found that suffering a concussion early in life is associated with a higher risk of faster cognitive decline and dementia later in life

A whole host of factors including vaccination, essential oils and skipping the boxset binge can actually reduce our risk of dementia, researchers believe

Although many of us known memory loss as the most obvious symptoms of dementia, there are other, less apparent warning signs to look out for - such as a change in sleeping pattern

One in three seniors in the US die with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia with this figure expected to rise as the population ages and risk factors worsen

Although obesity and other cardiovascular issues have long been connected to dementia, this newest study paints a stark connection between belly fat and brain decay

Sheila Parker, a member of the original Lionesses, has developed dementia like other England players Nobby Stiles and brothers Sir Bobby and Jack Charlton

A study has shown that the key to detecting dementia early could lie in how people walk. A Minnesota University found that walking speeds could be crucial to the all-important early diagnosis.