The causes of dementia are complex and still being investigated. But more studies are finding that people with gum disease and tooth loss are at higher risk of cognitive decline and developing the ...

In fact, according to an article published by Harvard Medical School, studies have shown that people with poor oral health, ...

"If you want to be grossed out, but you want to feel encouraged to floss: when you're home all alone, no one else is around, ...

Anthea Rowan cared for her mother in the last 18 months of her life, witnessing the illness 'lick away at her like a river a ...

Oct. 15, 2024 — Alzheimer's disease may damage the brain in two distinct phases, based on new research using sophisticated brain mapping tools. According to researchers who discovered this new ...

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that impairs memory and cognitive judgment and is often accompanied by mood swings, disorientation and eventually delirium.

Gum disease is a common issue for many adults, possibly causing red or bleeding gums. Treatment may involve cleaning bacteria from under the gums and maintaining good dental hygiene at home.

Periodontal disease is a prevalent global dental health issue that significantly affects a large number of individuals. This severe gum infection damages the soft tissue and erodes the bone ...

Researchers do not believe Alzheimer’s disease has one specific cause. Instead, a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle risk factors can contribute to the condition. Alzheimer’s ...

When Dennis Carr learned he had early Alzheimer’s disease, he immediately thought of his older brother who had died of the illness in 2023. “There was not much anyone could do,” Carr said of ...

When the balance of healthy to unhealthy bacteria is upset by poor mouth hygiene, a number of conditions can ensue, including ...

María Soledad Kubat/Stocksy Agitation is a common problem that people with Alzheimer’s disease experience. Researchers are interested in finding the best ways to manage agitation, including ...