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

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 ...

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 ...

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

When it comes to early detection of cognitive impairment, a new study suggests that the nose knows. Researchers from Mass General Brigham developed olfactory tests-in which participants sniff odor ...

Going deep means potentially becoming an expert, someone with rare and valuable insights that come only from sustained focus.

Researchers from Mass General Brigham 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 ...

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

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

The probiotic-rich drink kefir may be a potential complementary treatment for Alzheimer’s disease by helping improve ...

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

New research warns that blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease may be unreliable, particularly for Black patients. A recent ...