The risk of developing dementia may be double what was previously thought. But there are things the U.S. can do to help fight that — like turning to the arts.

Sleep disturbances are common in old age, but drastic changes, such as waking up at 3 am or not being able to stay awake during the day, may be signs of dementia. Regions of the brain that regulate sleep, such as the brainstem, are among the first to be affected in Alzheimer’s, causing disturbances years before memory problems.

I’ve tried everything,” Dr. Nathaniel Chin, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine, told The Post.

Mom has dementia and says many things that are incorrect or confusing. My husband constantly corrects her in a condescending way.

In a study published in the journal Neurology, Dr. Daniel Wang, an assistant professor of medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and his team report that people who eat more processed red meat had a 14% higher risk of developing dementia over more than four decades that those who consumed minimal amounts.

Is your loved one showing signs of cognitive decline? Here are six tips for preserving financial well-being while managing dementia.

This week, we’re writing about how to improve your sleep position, science-backed ways to cut your risk of dementia and whether elderberry supplements work. Plus, we’ve got our weekly “joy” snack. But before that

We asked nutrition experts how consumers can make informed and healthy choices about eating red meat.

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for a long time, and he is a great guy. However, when it comes to my 80-year-old mom, it’s another story.

As the football community grieves the loss of Denis Law, a haunting pattern emerges. The beautiful game has a shadowy side that has claimed its heroes.