Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia in older people. Dementia is a group of conditions that affects brain functions such as thinking, memory, and reasoning. Vascular ...

The Swedish study merged archived CSF measurements ... dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia, and other dementias, as well as in unspecified dementia, even though ...

(Photo credit: Moyo Studio/Getty Images) The most common form of mixed dementia is a combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. But mixed dementia may involve other combinations ...

High blood pressure, or anything that interrupts a steady flow of blood and oxygen to the brain can cause a third condition called vascular dementia. Symptoms can strike suddenly or come on gradually.

People who have obstructive sleep apnea may have an increased risk of dementia if left untreated, according to a new study of ...

Vascular dementia (also known as vascular cognitive impairment) occurs when blocked or damaged blood vessels deprive brain cells of the oxygen and vital nutrients they need. It may account for 5 ...

The brain relies on a healthy vascular system to supply oxygen and nutrients, making the heart-brain connection vital. A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia examined this link by analyzing ...

Dementia can be attributed to a variety of illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease. The current research applies mainly to Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, the latter of which is caused by ...

An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to health officials. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses. When blood vessels are ...