Forgetting where you put your keys or struggling to find the right word can be a normal part of aging, but when memory problems begin interfering with daily life, it may be time to see a specialist, ...

Dr. Petersen answers the question: 'Cognitive Impairment And Dementia Risk? May 4, 2009 -- Question: If I have mild cognitive impairment, does that mean I'm going to develop dementia or Alzheimer's ...

Dementia means problems with thinking and memory are impairing daily function When people have problems with their thinking and memory to the point that they can no longer function independently, they ...

A clinical trial suggests that low-dose lithium may slow the decline of verbal memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and amyloid-beta.

New noninvasive tools reveal that subtle shifts in brain blood flow and oxygen use may mirror key markers of Alzheimer’s risk ...

A comprehensive new review is shedding light on the growing evidence that gut microbiome imbalances—known as dysbiosis—may play a key role in the development and progression of mild cognitive ...

A simple EEG scan can reveal hidden memory problems in just three minutes, giving doctors a powerful new tool to detect dementia earlier and more accurately. Study: A passive and objective measure of ...

Learn how to manage sadness and anxiety linked to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) with strategies for patients, caregivers, and advice on professional support options.

Researchers have developed a diagnostic panel that identifies cognitive decline by analyzing how blood proteins fold. This ...

Lower kidney filtration and protein in urine are connected to increased cognitive decline risk, highlighting the need for ...

Inflammation in former football players was tied to limbic white matter damage and worse memory, revealing a potential pathway linking repetitive head impacts to later cognitive decline.