With mild cognitive impairment, an older adult has more thinking or memory problems than peers. Those with the disorder have a higher risk, but not a certainty, of getting dementia. Among the most ...

June is brain and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a time to focus on our brains’ health. As we age, memory lapses and forgetfulness can raise concerns. When are these more than “senior ...

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

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, ...

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

A new study suggests eating more antioxidant-rich foods may lower cognitive decline risk by 80%. Participants who ate the ...

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

Insulin resistance detected by routine triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index can flag people with early Alzheimer’s who are four ...

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