When we think about dementia, we often think of a person experiencing memory loss and confusion. While it’s true that these ...

Poor sleep has been linked to an increased dementia risk, though we don’t yet know exactly how one affects the other. But roughly 90% of people with the sleep condition known as isolated REM sleep ...

A study found that poor sleep can negatively impact how well the brain flushes out toxins, increasing the risk of dementia.

If you've ever felt like you're so sleepy you're about to take a snooze standing up (or sitting at your desk around the 3 pm slump), you're not alone. It’s normal to feel wiped out sometimes, ...

Feeling exhausted all the time might be more than just a sign that you need a vacation. A new study suggests that chronic daytime sleepiness could be an early warning sign of cognitive decline—even ...

We know that a bad night’s sleep can leave us groggy, grumpy and unable to focus, which can affect our judgment and ...

New research shows that poor sleep could make the brain appear years older than it really is. Using MRI scans and machine learning, scientists found a clear link between unhealthy sleep patterns and ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia impacting thousands of families across the Commonwealth. While it’s ...

Stand at attention for an off-kilter sign of this particular kind of dementia. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which gradually destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ...

Misplaced your keys again? Blanked on the name of your neighbor’s dog? Don’t panic: Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. But if you have a sneaking suspicion that your memory lapses ...

Dr. Georgina Aldridge, a neurologist with University of Iowa Health Care who specializes in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, says that while some forgetfulness is a normal part of aging, a decrease ...

Colorado researchers think subtle changes in mobility could be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Dr. Neha Lodha, director of Colorado State University’s Movement ...