Most people picture dementia only as memory loss, confusion, and forgetting familiar faces. But the truth behind these ...

We all have needs, drives, and cravings—such as hunger, territoriality, and sexuality—which stem from the ancient part of our brain that we share with reptiles. Why don’t we constantly act upon these ...

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of brain disorders you may not have heard of and may never encounter firsthand. So, why pay attention to this “rare“ dementia? Because for those affected—and ...

If you're falling asleep at odd times, there could be something deeper going on with your brain. Justin Paget via Getty Images Your sleeping habits can directly impact your brain's health, and the ...

Dementia is a collective term that describes various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness, confusion, and changes in behavior. It is not a specific disease but a group of conditions ...

A study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has tested a biomarker linked to vascular dementia across four separate groups and proposed an explanation for how cognitive impairment arises. The ...

A new study published in Neurology suggests that the effects of early-onset dementia may begin many years before a doctor ...

“The relationship between sleep disturbances and dementia is an important dynamic, and rapidly evolving area of investigation,” said Dr. Arman Fesharaki-Zadeh, assistant professor of neurology at Yale ...