Health providers could help by discussing the topic with patients, analysis of National Poll on Healthy Aging data suggests.

A poll shows how many members of the ‘sandwich generation’ of people in their 50s, 60s and beyond act as a crucial source of health-related caregiving and household help for older Americans.

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and the mild cognitive impairment that can precede these conditions, now affect one-third of Americans over age 65.

A new study of MRI scans reveal structural abnormalities in the brains of people with functional, nonepileptic seizures, which are often misdiagnosed as epilepsy.

A longtime leader of the neurosciences shares her journey and hopes for the future.

A neurologist shares alternative treatments for chronic pain and the importance of steering clear of opioids. 

A diving accident took away much of Kanon McVicker’s independence, but complex nerve and tendon transfer procedures are helping him meet important

Michigan’s legacy industry and agriculture have led to persistent environmental exposures.

An atlas of neuronal circuits could help predict targets for medications to control appetite.

One in 50 people carry the gene for the neuromuscular condition.

Amyloid’s role in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia doesn’t tell the whole story; other molecules and prevention via cardiovascular, social and cognitive.

A new study compares two popular forms of cognitive training that people often use to improve learning and memory.

A patient finally gets answers to his health concerns, thanks to “a doctor who listened closely” to his symptoms.

The VA’s efforts to reduce use of risky antipsychotic medications in its nursing homes succeeded – but use of other medications with less evidence behind them rose.

Medicare costs around the time of a dementia diagnosis are much lower for older adults screened proactively rather than those diagnosed while experiencing a health issue