Research links disrupted biological rhythms to dementia risk, but sleep length alone may not be the key factor.

New research suggests that the strength and timing of the body’s internal clock may be closely tied to dementia risk.

An expert has issued a warning that the upcoming clock change could reveal potential symptoms of dementia. On March 30, we'll be moving our clocks forward by an hour to mark the beginning of daylight ...

“Changes in circadian rhythms happen with aging, and evidence suggests that circadian rhythm disturbances may be a risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases like dementia,” said Dr. Wang.

Elevated dementia risks among older adults were associated with weaker and more fragmented circadian rest-activity rhythms ...

A new study has found circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, may affect a person’s risk of dementia. More than 2,000 people wore monitors for an average of 12 days to track their rest and ...

An estimated 90,000 Scots are currently living with dementia, with around 6,500 people in the country diagnosed with the debilitating disease each year. But the clocks going forward risks disrupting ...