Dementia is often associated with memory loss and old age. However, the disease can also present itself in other ways in ...

It’s the second most common type of dementia, after Alzheimer’s, yet many remain unfamiliar with its challenges. “The most common disease that people have never heard of.” That’s how 73-year-old Don ...

Credit: Getty Images Nonmodifiable risk factors for DLB include age and family history. Risk increases substantially in individuals with a first-degree relative who has DLB, including a 2-fold ...

Proteins form the building blocks of life, but when they form unusual clumps inside the brain, they raise an alarm that something isn't right.

A lesser-known symptom of dementia could appear when someone walks, according to experts. This could not only alert you to a decline in their cognitive function but also put them at greater risk of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In this video, James E. Galvin, MD, MPH, discusses the SHIMMER study, presented at the Alzheimer’s Association ...

After her mom's diagnosis of Lewy body dementia, a Lincoln woman said she noticed there was a lack of culturally diverse support options in Nebraska. Now, she's working to raise awareness and be part ...

We know inhaling polluted air harms our lungs—but what about our brains? According to compelling new research, pollution may put you at higher risk of being hospitalized for one of the most common ...