Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope.

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More than 7 million people in the United States live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD). Some risk factors ...

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are frequently confused. However, a psychologist has now explored both terms to clearly ...

NHS figures suggest that over 944,000 people in the UK currently have dementia, including one in every 11 over 65 years old ...

Limiting sweetened candy doesn't guarantee that you won't get dementia, but it is a positive step forward. Along with ...

Despite concerns raised by clinicians and ethicists, direct-to-consumer testing for Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers is here, ...

Alzheimer’s and dementia are related, but the terms mean different things. Dementia isn’t a specific disease. It’s a general term that describes conditions with symptoms that include ...

Breast cancer treatment might offer protection against Alzheimer's disease, with a study of 70,000 survivors showing lower ...

"You have frontotemporal dementia, you have Lewy Body dementia, the Korsakoff's dementia. So, there are lots of different ...

While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s ...

Dementia refers to a group of brain disorders that make it hard to remember, think clearly, make decisions, or even control your emotions. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those disorders, but ...