A new study from Karolinska Institutet and Mayo Clinic has revealed important insights into brain degeneration in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). This research, published in JAMA Neurology ...

AURORA, Colo. (Jan. 10, 2025) – Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined in a new study, out today in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Although DLB ...

Robin Williams, the Oscar-winning actor, died by suicide after the rapid onset of Lewy body dementia, which significantly affected the quality of his life and was only diagnosed after his death.

However, medical conditions can sometimes affect posture. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, those with Lewy body dementia experience movement difficulties, such as changes to their posture ...

The others are vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia (what Robin Williams had) and frontotemporal lobe dementia (what Bruce Willis has). There are also approximately 120 more types of dementia ...

Dementia With Lewy Bodies Has Been Difficult to Diagnose Early, but Comprehensive Cognitive Testing Could Change That Jan. 10, 2025 — Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy ...

People who take longer to get to the dreaming part of the sleep cycle are more likely to develop dementia, a new study suggests. Taking longer to enter the dream phase — known as rapid eye ...

How is Lewy body dementia similar to Alzheimer’s disease? As with Alzheimer’s, LBD affects a person’s ability to think clearly, remember details, solve problems, focus on tasks, and ...

including vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia and mixed dementia. Specific types impact varying brain parts and can cause a range of symptoms. “Advanced age is the No ...

As Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia — affecting an estimated 6.7 million Americans — it’s not surprising that people who experience memory loss may suspect AD.

Your optometrist could soon be your first line of defense against dementia. Data scientists and clinical researchers are working with opticians to develop a digital tool capable of detecting the ...