A little-known form of dementia often begins with symptoms that are mistaken for normal aging, sleep problems, or other ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 involves atypical protein deposits in the brain. Diagnosing this condition may involve physical exams, neurological tests, and imaging tests. Lewy body dementia occurs when protein ...

Lewy body disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease. A research group from Lund University has now shown that the disease can be detected before symptoms ...

We know inhaling polluted air harms our lungs—but what about our brains? According to compelling new research, pollution may put you at higher risk of being hospitalized for one of the most common ...