A new scientific review published in Biological Psychology highlights the potential role of touch-related sensory decline as an early warning sign for cognitive deterioration. The findings suggest ...

Dementia is often associated with memory loss, but one of the earliest signs can actually be much more subtle.

Mild cognitive impairment, a common brain condition, can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. But most people don't know the symptoms. And some may mistake it for normal aging.

Researchers are using natural language processing, mobile apps and telehealth to develop strategies that may someday assist primary care physicians with diagnosing cognitive decline and dementia.

A decline in specific aspects of well-being may be putting you at risk for cognitive impairment in later life, according to a new study. CNN values your feedback 1.

Dose-Response Meta-Analysis on Tooth Loss With the Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association , 2021; DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2021.05.009 Cite ...

It’s estimated that at least 4.3 million people 55 or older in the United States with cognitive impairment or dementia live alone. Denise Baker, a former CIA analyst who lives alone in Asheville ...

As new treatments emerge, timely diagnosis helps match patients with the most appropriate care when it can have the greatest ...

Of the pool, 902 had been diagnosed with dementia later in life while 2,407 were suffering from mild cognitive impairment (which authors noted doesn’t necessarily lead to dementia).

People over 60 who survive COVID-19 have higher risks of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and cognitive decline—particularly if they had severe COVID-19—according to a study out this week ...

Retirees with cognitive impairment and especially dementia need help managing their money, according to a recent report published by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College (CRR). And ...