Over the years, diabetes has been linked to numerous health problems. More recent connections have been made between diabetes and cognitive decline. Now, more signs point to a link with Alzheimer's disease.

A hip or knee replacement may rid you of your arthritis pain. But you may also run the risk of infection after surgery.

A sense of self, or self-concept, comes from involvement in family, work and community. Dementia patients may have higher quality of life when self-concept is maintained.

Avoiding and caring for any illness is important, but what if there wasn't a known cure or preventative program for your condition? Although this is the case for those living with Parkinson's disease (PD), a better understanding of the condition is underway.

Some changes in memory are expected as we age, but when should memory changes be assessed by a doctor? The answer may be that you know your mind the best.

Even when there is not a cure for a condition, detecting it early can help individuals plan, receive early treatment and improve their long-term quality of life.

There are few medications currently approved to treat Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A new type of drug shows early promise in clinical trials.

Depression in patients with access to an opioid prescription can lead to misuse through self-medication. Doctors should screen chronic opioid therapy patients for depression.

A balanced diet has many benefits, but replacing fats with carbs may increase risk of dementia.

It’s no surprise that different groups within the US receive different qualities of medical care. When it comes to the cost of care for epilepsy, billions of dollars and the quality of health care you are receiving is at stake.