Knee arthritis can be so painful that standing seems impossible. Even those with mild arthritis say they feel extreme pain, especially if they have depression.

People who speak two languages may be at less risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.

According to a study by Swedish researchers, children who are chronically ill are much more likely than healthy children to be victims of physical abuse.

As life spans continue to increase, so the will risk of dementia in individuals, but new research from Sweden indicates people can minimize this risk.

A study from Loyola University suggests that neurological disorders like epilepsy and dementia are on the rise, but new therapies could soon be formed with the help of diagnostic tests and stem cell research.

When admitted to a hospital emergency department, elderly patients who suffer from dementia and delirium often do not understand why they are there. They also tend to not understand ER discharge instructions.

A number of factors prevent Alzheimer's disease research from reaching its optimal potential, according to a new report.

In a placebo-controlled study, researchers in Sweden have shown that an operation can help patients who have dementia caused by white matter changes and hydrocephalus (a build-up of fluid inside the skull).

A new study suggests efforts to determine the nutritional effect on Alzheimer's disease could be improved by using nutrient “biomarkers” in elderly people at risk for dementia.