Sleep disturbances are common in old age, but drastic changes, such as waking up at 3 am or not being able to stay awake ...

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Here, we break down what to know about this disease, including: What ...

Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to ...

The risk of developing dementia may be double what was previously thought. But there are things the U.S. can do to help fight ...

Alzheimer’s disease could be diagnosed up to a decade earlier after the world’s biggest study of proteins is completed. The ...

In “The Last Alzheimer’s Patient,” CNN chief medical correspondent follows Alzheimer’s patient Cici Zerbe who says her ...

Brain damage caused by dementia can lead to anxiety, fear, and irritability, especially in the evening. This is how ...

Dartmouth Health is the only health care system on the East Coast to be part of the newly launched Brain Health Navigator ...

Engaging in exercise that gets your heart rate up could not just benefit the body but could also protect your brain.

A new study has linked one type of exercise with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, alongside its other health benefits.

Quality time takes on a whole new meaning after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. “We just finished a two-week European River cruise, ...