Jun 7, 2025 · Having diabetes can increase the risk of dementia, especially if blood sugar isn't managed well. Smoking might increase the risk of developing dementia and blood vessel …

Aug 7, 2024 · In fact, one research commission estimated that approximately 40% of dementia cases can be attributed to 12 different risk factors — all of which have the potential to be …

Lewy body dementia causes a decline in mental abilities that gradually gets worse over time. People with LBD might see things that aren't there, known as visual hallucinations.

Sep 18, 2025 · Learn more about this stroke-related type of dementia that causes memory loss and can affect reasoning. Prevention is possible, and good heart health is key.

Sep 5, 2024 · Age is an important risk factor, but we’re learning more and more about potentially modifiable risk factors for Dementia. A lot of these risk factors that we are going to talk about …

Nov 28, 2023 · Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an umbrella term for a group of brain diseases that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These areas of the brain are …

Nov 8, 2024 · Studies have found that vision loss that isn't treated is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia. Studies also have found that people who have hearing loss are at …

Nov 21, 2025 · Dementia is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and the most common form, Alzheimer’s disease, is on the rise globally. Although some risk factors are beyond a …

Jan 28, 2023 · Learn what can put someone at risk of developing this rare brain disorder that causes dementia.

Feb 7, 2025 · Not all people with primary progressive aphasia have dementia, but most develop it. The term "dementia" is typically not used until a person can't do things alone due to changes …