The Latest Breaking News from Dementia

Molecular profiles will give detailed snapshot of person’s physiology and predict diseases from diabetes to cancer and dementia

For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These processes are believed to protect against cognitive decline, including dementia.

Watching a film about dementia is, ordinarily, a sobering activity. We watch someone become imprisoned in the temporal chaos of their mind. We empathise with the family members nobly trying their best to do what’s right. We leave the film in a fog of melancholia, having been reminded of how…

Dementia risks may be lower among ageing music fans, new research suggests.

Donald Trump's confusing speeches and online posts reignite concern over family dementia, with Mary Trump sounding the alarm

Study found drugs used to prevent shingles and treat erectile dysfunction could be promising for Alzheimer’s patients

For more than 20 years, hormone therapy for menopause has carried a warning label from the Food and Drug Administration describing the medication’s risk of serious harms – namely, cancer, cardiovascular disease and possibly dementia.

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in February 2025. Hackman had been living with Alzheimer’s and depended on Arakawa as his full-time caregiver.

Social media has been blamed for eroding attention spans, but video games may offer a counterbalance by training focus, rewarding persistence, and encouraging deep engagement.

The Birds of a Feather star’s son Charlie revealed the heartbreaking way he is honouring her ‘legacy’

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