Dr. Anelyssa D'Abreu, an associate professor of neurology in UVA's School of Medicine who specializes in geriatric neurology, talked with UVA Today about the newest study and shared ways people can reduce their risk of developing dementia, most often linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Peace and quiet can be unheard of for some pet owners, as one dog showed while its owner attempted to capture a video of her sleeping pup.
Dementia cases in the U.S. are projected to double by 2060, with approximately one million new diagnoses annually, according to a study led by Johns Hopkins University. The research revealed that Americans aged 55 and older face a 42% lifetime risk of developing dementia,
Residents of Martin County are invited to join the inaugural meeting of the Dementia Friendly Martin County Action Team on Tuesday,
Average life expectancy for patients with dementia ranges from 8.9 years after diagnosis at a mean age of 60 years for women to 2.2 years at a mean age of 85 years for men.
A major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications. Experts break down the findings.
Houston first responders found two people dead Wednesday in separate locations. Autopsies will determine causes of death; it’s unclear if the cold was a factor.
GLP-1 medications linked to a lower risk of dementia and addiction but higher risk of kidney, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal issues. Demand for weight-loss medications, including popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy,
An elderly Valley dementia patient relied on his neighbors for years, and it never posed a problem, until he asked the wrong person for help.
On Tuesday, we showed you the disturbing video of a Boyle County dementia patient who was arrested back in October for allegedly shoplifting, among several other charges.
Emil Kraepelin formulated the initial nosology of Alzheimer's disease in the first decade of the 20th century. Nowadays, clinical and pathological presentations (including those associated with primary progressive aphasia,
Some antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medications are linked to a reduced risk of dementia, a  study shows. The report was published Tuesday in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.