Alzheimers Disease and Dementia

Fewer Americans have disease than previously estimated, researchers say

In moderation, a glass or two can help your heart, prevent cancer and more

Well-educated people lose their memory faster than those with less education in the years prior to a diagnosis of dementia, according to a study.

Scientists zeroing in on ‘fingerprint' for early signs of mind-robbing disease

Tooth loss may predict the development of dementia late in life, according to research published in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

Patients often go missing, causing stress within their families, study finds

Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause run a heightened risk of developing dementia or other mental problems later in life

...scientists in Seattle provide reassuring evidence that at least some of the disease's gradual mental decline can be held off with, of all things, cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Females started to drop pounds 10 to 20 years before diagnosis, study finds

Options such as radio-wave beacons and GPS help ease families' worries