WASHINGTON—About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported Monday.

A new study reveals that Americans over the age of 55 have a 42 percent chance of developing dementia, a figure more than double that reported in...

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A new study reveals that Americans over the age of 55 have a 42 percent chance of...

A new study has revealed that Americans aged 55 and older face a 42% lifetime risk of developing dementia, more than twice the risk reported in...

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2025 -- Maintaining tight control over blood pressure for even a short while can provide lasting benefits for seniors’ brain...

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health issue for people over 50. It increases the risk of heart disease, strokes, and other...

New research highlights the importance of preventing high blood pressure (hypertension) as a way to lower the risk of stroke. Published in the...

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 -- Preventing or treating infections could be a key means of warding off dementia, a new evidence review says.Vaccines,...

A large study from Columbia University has revealed important findings about two popular medicines used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone...