Cognitive impairment is increasing globally. All stages of dementia are marked by declines in memory and executive function.

A new study shows that a novel online assessment provides a valid scientific measure of the cognitive abilities of older ...

Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy.

A new longitudinal study suggests that overall well-being—and especially a strong sense of purpose—are important components ...

The nationwide study, published in BMC Public Health, followed adults aged 60 and older for four years. Those with stronger baseline grip strength scored higher on cognitive tests measuring memory ...

Cognitive decline in older adults refers to the concern of or difficulty with a person’s thinking, memory, concentration, and other brain functions beyond what is typically expected due to aging.

The Medicare annual wellness visit—a preventive care visit free to Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part B—requires detection of cognitive impairment. We surveyed an internet panel of adults ...

A new study led by UCLA investigators shows that Verbal Reaction Time (VRT), the amount of time it takes a person to respond ...

Young adults with major depressive disorder show distinct metabolic signals in two brain regions, and the pattern differs between those who struggle on thinking tasks and those who do not. In a new ...