"What is good for the heart is good for the brain," one researcher says.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, but following closely behind (affecting an estimated 5 to 10 percent of people with dementia) is a particular type that stems from ...

For years, doctors have warned that carrying excess weight is bad for the heart and blood vessels. Now, a major body of ...

You’ve heard of “brain foods”, right? Foods that feed the brain to help you remember things or think clearer. But what about ...

Almost half of all dementia cases can be attributed to risk factors that we can potentially influence ourselves, such as ...

A number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk of dementia, but a new study has found that two diets, including the Mediterranean diet, are not linked to a ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Obesity and high blood pressure are directly ...

OBESITY is a direct cause of dementia, say scientists. Flab has for years been known to be a risk for brain damage but ...

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The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a group ...