New data from researchers at the University of Florida identified a link between a widely used compound and certain brain ...

Mild cognitive impairment is linked to blood vessel dysfunction in the brain's temporal lobes -- the seat of memory -- according to a new study. The findings, seen in people with and without signs of ...

Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia, accounting for approximately 15% of cases. However, unlike Alzheimer’s disease, which ranks first, there is no standard treatment for ...

In a new study published recently in the journal Nature, researchers at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Health have created the first growth charts for white matter in the brain over a human ...

Increased stiffness in the proximal aorta and carotid artery, both crucial for regulating blood pressure and flow pulsatility, may contribute to cerebral microcirculation damage and cognitive decline.

A major study suggests glucosamine, a popular supplement for joint pain, could be linked to faster progression from mild ...

As humans age, particularly after middle age, their brain functions, cognitive abilities and memory can deteriorate to varying degrees. Aging-related disorders marked by cognitive decline, ...

When someone experiences early-stage memory loss or other cognitive problems, it often leads to a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). In mild cognitive impairment, changes in memory or ...

June is brain and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a time to focus on our brains’ health. As we age, memory lapses and forgetfulness can raise concerns. When are these more than “senior moments”?

Sleep disorders are believed to be common in people with mild cognitive impairment, with some estimates suggesting a rate as high as 60 percent. But even if you don’t have a sleep disorder that can be ...