Significant year-to-year fluctuations in cholesterol levels without changes in medication may indicate that older adults have a higher risk for cognitive decline or dementia, according to preliminary ...

For older adults watching their cholesterol, maintaining steady levels might be just as important as keeping them low, according to new research. A preliminary study set to be presented at this year’s ...

Galantamine slowed decline in cognitive function, functional ability, and behavior at 6 months in people with Alzheimer's ...

For years, research has shown that older adults who are lonely are at greater risk for cognitive decline and conditions like ...

Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate from year to year may face an increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline compared to people whose cholesterol levels remain more stable, new ...

Frailty is a strong predictor of dementia risk, with risk increasing by 40% with each 4-5 additional age-related health conditions.

A new study suggests that significant fluctuations in cholesterol levels among older adults, not linked to changes in ...

Frailty accelerated four to nine years before dementia started, and it was positively linked with the risk for dementia, according to four studies conducted in the United States and the United Kingdom ...

Mortgage delinquencies can rise and credit scores fall up to five years before a diagnosis of cognitive decline, research shows. Financial planners are in a unique position to help.

Delayed dementia diagnosis carries serious consequences. Without timely intervention, undiagnosed cognitive impairment can ...

A study has found that sleep deprivation in midlife is associated with an increased risk of dementia. Additionally, chronic stress and poor lifestyle choices can contribute to sleep deprivation, ...

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases. The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) plays a crucial role in clinical trials and research analyses ...