It’s the second most common type of dementia, but it’s often mistaken for something else.

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a type of progressive disease that has affected more than a million Americans, according to the Lewy Body Dementia Association. Over time, it destroys brain cells and can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like most variations of dementia, LBD is a complex neurodegenerative disorder, and the exact causes are not yet completely ...

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 is the second most common ...

CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87 after a battle with Lewy body dementia, a progressive form of the condition. Turner Enterprises announced the businessman and philanthropist's death in a news ...

Lewy body dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder brought on by an excess of the protein alpha-synuclein in the brain. These deposits, known as Lewy bodies, can inhibit the production of ...

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060. As June marks Alzheimer's and Brain ...

A reminder from an earlier post: Dementia is not a disease, per se. It is a cluster of symptoms that stem from many potential diseases. The field of gerontology refers to Alzheimer’s Disease and ...

The Penguin recently aired its sixth episode. The episode was filled with interesting twists and turns, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. One of the major revelations made in the episode was ...