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It is normal to have questions about dementia and the diseases that cause it. Here we aim to address some of those questions and hope to challenge some common myths and misconceptions. Many people are ...

Failing to recognise people's emotions correctly may be on the earliest—but too often dismissed—warning signs of dementia, experts say. The memory robbing condition is most commonly associated with ...

A neurologist has revealed a straightforward 10-second test that could indicate risk of dementia, highlighting "early dysfunction" in certain brain areas. Dementia is a syndrome characterised by a ...

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 ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects more than 7 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, this number is estimated to ...

A man who was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at just 55 years old has opened up about his experience and recalled the simple, seconds-long test that confirmed there was an issue under the surface ...

A simple blood test can predict cognitive decline in dementia patients, shows new research. Insulin resistance detected by the test can flag people with early Alzheimer’s disease who are four times ...

Both dementia specialists and PCPs will be able to order this blood test to help with diagnosis, said Dr. Gregg Day, a neurologist with the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida; Day led a study of the ...

Joe is a journalist for UNILAD, who particularly enjoys writing about crime. He has worked in journalism for five years, and has covered everything from murder trials to celeb news. A simple test ...