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.

Scientists have identified a simple blood test that measures insulin resistance which may also help doctors determine which ...

There is currently no cure for the disease nor any definitive way to predict how quickly Alzheimer’s disease will progress, ...

We were surprised to see the effect only in the Alzheimer’s spectrum and not in other neurodegenerative diseases." ...

A new study finds that older adults with mild cognitive impairment struggle more with focusing attention and mindfulness ...

SLU Mental Status Exam. The Saint Louis University Mental Status exam is an assessment tool for mild cognitive impairment and dementia and was developed in partnership with the Geriatrics Research, ...

Research reveals that a blood test measuring insulin resistance via the TyG index may identify individuals with early ...

Scientists find that a gap between brain age and actual age may link common health risks to cognitive decline.

HealthDay News — The digital remote AROMHA Brain Health Test (ABHT) can discriminate cognitively normal (CN) older adults from those with cognitive impairment, according to a study published ...

The brain age gap (BAG) plays a role in mediating the influence of cognitive impairment risk factors on cognitive function, especially among individuals with high cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) burden ...

Data was derived from 9,359 older adults (over the age of 65 with an average age of 82) who went to the emergency room and were screened for cognitive issues. Of them 6.9% reported issues.

New University of Sydney research reveals heading a soccer ball can subtly change brain chemistry and function. MRI scans and ...