A new study suggests that a subtle change in walking speed may be one of the earliest silent warning signs of cognitive ...

Decline in both gait speed and cognition, particularly memory, is linked to an increased risk for dementia, new research suggests. In a large study of more than 16,000 participants, such dual decline ...

A slower walk as you age has always been a warning sign of increasing frailty that could lead to falls and other disabilities, experts say. Emerging research in small groups of elderly subjects has ...

A fascinating new study suggests clinicians may be able to accurately diagnose whether cognitively impaired patients are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy body dementia by studying their ...

When it comes to signs of dementia, becoming more forgetful is perhaps the one that most people are aware of. While it can certainly be concerning to notice a loved one forgetting recent conversations ...

Dr. Sam Gandy answers the question: 'Other Causes Of Dementia?' May 4, 2009 -- Question: Could dementia be caused by something other than Alzheimer's disease? Answer: Alzheimer's disease is the most ...

Gait apraxia affects a person's ability to start and coordinate walking. It occurs when something affects the brain's frontal ...