But there's a catch: New research suggests that those blood tests may be unreliable, especially in Black patients. Doctors ...

New research shows Alzheimer's blood tests are 90% accurate for white patients but only 73% for Black patients, raising ...

Researchers at Mass General Brigham may have developed an easy and inexpensive way to detect early signs of dementia.

Are you cognitively over the hill by 40? Not according to a new Stanford study looking into when intelligence peaks.

Research shows vision sensitivity tests may identify dementia 12 years before diagnosis, offering hope for intervention and ...

Researchers developed olfactory tests -- in which participants sniff odor labels that have been placed on a card -- to assess people's ability to discriminate, identify and remember odors. They found ...

Online tests of women's reaction times offer insights into cognitive function and could help fill data gaps on early cognitive problems, potentially shedding light on dementia development later in ...

The first step in addressing memory concerns is to visit a primary care physician. This can be done during an annual wellness check-up, where the doctor will review symptoms, health history, and ...

Training your brain with puzzles and IQ tests enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and cognitive function. Regular engagement can boost IQ and ...

A new study shows that among various cognitive abilities, verbal fluency is uniquely linked to longer life in older adults. Everyone ages, but some individuals defy expectations and live far longer ...

The real objective, however, should be to detect Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI, early. Most dementias, including Alzheimer’s, have an MCI stage. Almost half, repeat, half, of those cases can be ...