The power of the mind can do a number on the body. When elderly adults keep the body sharp as well, the brain can stay at its best.

No one on Earth is getting any younger. And with age comes the higher health costs associated with a range of health conditions. Top among them may be dementia.

Sometimes, certain medical tools are found to do more than they were intended. For example, one test for heart disease and stroke may also come in handy when assessing dementia risk.

A cold sore or a slight respiratory infection is just that, right?  An uncomfortable health issue that clears up in a few days? But it may be more complicated than that.

As people grow old, they often face increasing health issues. While certain treatments may be helpful to younger adults, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has recommended some treatments elderly patients may want to avoid.

When a patient suffers a stroke, he or she has a significant risk of having another one down the road. Knowing which symptoms can predict the second stroke can help docs and families prepare. 

Antioxidants - which are found in foods like soy products, coffee and fruits - have been shown to be healthy substances for the body. Researchers wanted to see if they could also lower risk of dementia and stroke.

Dementia causes changes in the brain. But should brain imaging be used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease? Experts say that doctors should use imaging cautiously.

Treatments for dementia target symptoms. Many help improve memory and thinking. But does improving symptoms lead to better quality of life?

Heart disease has been linked to risk for dementia. But it is not clear which types of dementia are related to heart problems.