Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has long been discussed as a possible driver of dementia, but proving that link has been hard. Now, researchers at the Boston University CTE Center say the evidence is ...

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition where protein (called amyloid) builds up in the brain, making blood vessels ...

High BMI is associated with a higher risk for vascular-related dementia, with the association partially mediated by high blood pressure.

A hidden protein buildup in brain blood vessels may quietly quadruple dementia risk—often without a stroke as warning.

Now she is in a care home, she’s getting much better support. They are better equipped to manage dementia, which prevents the need for disruptive hospital visits. With mum, for example, they are good ...

Researchers at the new Center for Brain Health at UT Health San Antonio are studying midlife testing for early-onset dementia with blood-based biomarkers to see if they can detect disease activity up ...

Doctors misdiagnosed CTE as Alzheimer's often. Study finds 8 in 10 with severe brain damage had dementia, but early stages ...

A neurologist has revealed that a simple drawing task could indicate whether a person is showing signs of dementia. Dementia ...

You can't hold back time, but scientists believe they may finally be able to slow down ageing. In a revolutionary new field, they are testing drugs to help people live healthier - for longer.

They found the menopause is linked to a loss of brain grey matter - which is vital for mental functions, memory, emotions and ...

The author’s vocabulary narrowed a decade before diagnosis – a clue that could transform early dementia detection.

"Hearing changes could also be an early symptom of dementia; there is some evidence that, if needed, using hearing aids may ...