"This discovery is a huge step forward in our efforts to prevent dementia and neurovascular diseases." ...

A psychologist has delved into some common queries about vascular dementia, which accounts for roughly 5 to 10% of cases. This type of cognitive decline is often mistaken for Alzheimer's and other ...

Vascular dementia: a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that has no effective treatment Currently there are no effective treatments of vascular dementia, a condition in which a compromise of ...

A new genetic study suggests that obesity and high blood pressure may play a direct role in causing dementia, not just increasing the risk. By analyzing data from large populations in Denmark and the ...

Physical rehabilitation and symptom management still remain the mainstay of treatment for stroke, as clot removal or ...

High body mass index (BMI) could cause a higher risk of vascular-related dementia (a combination of vascular + unspecified ...

The factors that raise the risk of heart disease and stroke can also raise the risk of dementia. When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, and ...

Obesity and high blood pressure directly raise dementia risk, showing early lifestyle choices protect brain health.

Studies indicate that the number of dementia cases in the United States is expected to double by 2060. A new study published ...

Rather than simply being risk factors, a new study has shown that obesity and high blood pressure may cause dementia. | Cardiology ...