The test, which only requires a pen, paper and timer, can pick up early signs of cognitive decline considered a precursor to dementia. It involves picking a large category, with common examples being ...

Signs of dementia can range from loss of smell to sleep disruptions. Misplacing your phone, forgetting the name of that guy in that movie, and needing to ask the bank teller what the date is are all ...

A good rule of thumb for protecting your brain health? If a neurologist wouldn’t do it, you probably shouldn’t either. Nearly 7 million Americans and more than 55 million people around the world are ...

A quick, three-minute brainwave test could help detect early memory issues linked to Alzheimer’s disease well before a clinical diagnosis is typically possible, a new study has found. Developed at the ...

Dementia is a health problem that happens when the brain is damaged and no longer works as well as it used to. It is not a normal part of getting older, but it is more common in older people. Someone ...

DALLAS — It could be as simple as constantly misplacing keys, or forgetting to pay a bill, or repeating questions over and over. As people age, their memory and cognition tends to take a small hit.

Signs of potential dementia are linked to changes in brain function as early as a person’s 20s and 30s Risk factors for dementia were linked to lower scores on cognitive tests in people younger than ...