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July 30, 2024 – With the term “cognitive test” now part of everyday conversation, brain health experts are welcoming the chance to explain exactly what these tests can and can’t do.

Cognitive testing is an important tool used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. This article covers several of the most commonly used cognitive tests done for this purpose.

Cognitive tests for doctors and dating patients are among scenarios in an infographic on issues in physicians' interactions with one another and patients.

With all the concern, what can cognitive testing actually tell about a person’s brain health – and what can’t they answer? And presidents aside, does the average older adult need one?

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a method that employs musical tests and a portable instrument for measuring brain activity to detect cognitive decline in old age. According to ...