While education is known to bolster the brain’s resilience—referred to as "cognitive reserve"—it appears that individuals ...

The neurodegenerative disease is the leading cause of death in the UK and is caused by certain proteins clumping together in ...

New guidelines will help doctors identify patients with a common memory-loss syndrome that is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease in older adults. The diagnostic criteria for limbic-predominant ...

Average life expectancy for patients with dementia ranges from 8.9 years after diagnosis at a mean age of 60 years for women to 2.2 years at a mean age of 85 years for men.

Eating greater amounts of red meat -- especially processed bacon, sausage and bologna -- increases the likelihood of cognitive decline and dementia, a new study suggests.

Two separate studies reveal the increasing risk of developing dementia and varying life expectancy associated with the ...

Research has indicated average life expectance and time before being admitted to a care home, following a diagnosis of ...

Every time someone is diagnosed with dementia, they are filled with questions on their survival and how much more time they are left. Usually, it is a difficult question to face for healthcare ...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The clock is running for people who’ve been diagnosed with dementia, but the time they have left depends on their age. Average life expectancy for ...

You may already know that good sleep habits have been linked to better brain health ― including, potentially, a lower dementia risk. Some studies suggest that getting a decent night’s sleep ...

Dr. Bayram says, overall, this study provides a promising step in advancing dementia prevention and care. "We are seeing more and more treatment trials that are focused on disease modification for ...

Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB ... on disease modification for both Alzheimer's and Lewy body diseases. Having validated clinical criteria to diagnose ...