Alzheimers Disease

Being too thin in middle age might be bad for brain health later in life, a new study suggests.

People who do artistic or crafty activities may have a lower risk dementia, researchers say.

Researchers have created a new diet they call the "MIND" diet, which may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

A 60-year-old businessman lost his job and much of his personality to dementia. But he learned to play the saxophone exceptionally well, according to a new report of his case.

People over age 65 who frequently take over-the-counter sleep aids and certain other commonly used drugs may be increasing their risk of dementia, new findings show.

The majority of people with dementia have never seen a doctor about their memory and thinking problems, according to a new study published in Neurology.

Tom Magliozzi, one of the hosts of the National Public Radio show "Car Talk," died yesterday from complications of Alzheimer's disease. But how does Alzheimer's disease kill?

Women with the personality trait of neuroticism may be at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.

Women with a certain gene are more likely than men with the same gene to develop Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.