While education is known to bolster the brain’s resilience—referred to as "cognitive reserve"—it appears that individuals ...

The neurodegenerative disease is the leading cause of death in the UK and is caused by certain proteins clumping together in ...

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.

Researchers demonstrated that individuals who had childhood epilepsy have an increased accumulation of brain amyloid later in life, potentially predisposing them to late-onset brain amyloid disorders, ...

A new study clams dementia cases will double by 2060. Here’s what experts believe could be driving the rise in dementia rates ...

Two separate studies reveal the increasing risk of developing dementia and varying life expectancy associated with the ...

Research has indicated average life expectance and time before being admitted to a care home, following a diagnosis of ...

Every time someone is diagnosed with dementia, they are filled with questions on their survival and how much more time they are left. Usually, it is a difficult question to face for healthcare ...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The clock is running for people who’ve been diagnosed with dementia, but the time they have left depends on their age. Average life expectancy for ...

You may already know that good sleep habits have been linked to better brain health ― including, potentially, a lower dementia risk. Some studies suggest that getting a decent night’s sleep ...

A recent study sheds light on a sobering reality: life expectancy after a dementia diagnosis can range between two and nine years, depending on several key factors. The study, conducted by ...

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- 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 ...