Vascular dementia is caused by blood flow issues in the brain: it's one of the most common types of dementia, but not as well researched or understood as others. Neuropathologist Elaine Bearer from ...

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 ...

High body mass index is causally linked to an increased risk of vascular-related dementia, according to a Mendelian randomization study.

With nearly half of dementia risk linked to lifestyle factors, a Yale neurologist shares the daily habits he recommends to his loved ones — and practices himself.

Almost half of all dementia cases can be attributed to risk factors that we can potentially influence ourselves, such as smoking and high blood pressure. A new study from Lund University shows which ...

Black or African American individuals demonstrated the highest overall age-adjusted mortality rate for hypertension-related vascular dementia. Deaths associated with hypertension-related vascular ...

Individuals with a dementia diagnosis before diabetes and those with macular edema were excluded, strengthening the temporal link between diabetes-related eye disease and later dementia risk. The ...

A 25-year observational study of 27,000 adults, a higher-fat cheese and cream diet, showed a link to lower dementia risk. An interesting connection, but not proof.

While dementia runs in some families, diet can also play a roll in its development. Here are several fan-favorite snack foods ...