Researchers tracking 1,700 adults found midlife TV watching causes long-term brain shrinkage and white matter damage.

A new study combines tau PET with network mapping to prove remote circuit disruption drives cognitive symptoms in PSP.

Tracking changes in eye movement could soon allow early detection of mild cognitive impairment, the pre-dementia stage that precedes Alzheimer's disease. A ...

Experts explain the key warning signs to know beyond memory loss.

Within a single shift, a 911 dispatcher might help deliver a baby, provide CPR instructions for a cardiac emergency and ...

Memory loss is usually the first thing people think of when it comes to dementia. The condition, which affects 7 million Americans, is primarily defined by memory issues, forgetfulness and gradual ...

Many people automatically think of Alzheimer’s disease when they hear the word “dementia.” While Alzheimer’s is the most common type, there are multiple kinds of dementia. Below, doctors explain ...

"Turn off that TV, it'll rot your brain!" has been a household refrain for decades. While "rot" might be too strong a term, researchers are finding that the overall sentiment could have some merit.

The frontal lobe is responsible for a lot of different things, including problem-solving and managing emotions. It matures roughly around peoples' mid-20s to 30s, which is usually why you'll often see ...

Research involving a Rutgers professor sheds new light on the biological basis of schizophrenia by directly measuring ...

An analysis of Vanderbilt Memory and Aging Project study data found that a high-fat diet was associated with a faster ...

These ‘rarer’ forms of the condition can affect people in their 30s to 60s, with symptoms often mistaken for stress, depression or menopause ...