For the first time, researchers have directly observed dopamine release in the human brain during moments of cognitive ...

Albers and colleagues are interested in whether olfactory dysfunction — the sometimes-subtle loss of sense of smell — can ...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremor, alongside a ...

For the first time, scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility, according ...

In testing, adults with mild cognitive impairment score lower on a simple smell test than adults with normal cognitive ...

A simple paper card that asked older adults about what mattered most in their lives was effective at opening discussions related to their cognitive health and aging, according to the results of a ...

Olfactory tests may be a tool to identify dementia in its initial stages — when interventions are most beneficial, ...

Losing your sense of smell can be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders.Researchers say ...

A new study uncovers compelling evidence that even subtle heart issues may affect brain structure — potentially years before ...

Older adults who’ve developed mild cognitive impairment -- a precursor to dementia and Alzheimer’s -- score lower on a peel-and-sniff test than people with normal brains, according to findings ...

Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may face even steeper mental declines, according to a study led by Michigan Medicine. The findings suggest that attending higher ...

Changes in the heart might mean more than just cardiovascular risk – they could also signal early shifts in brain health. A ...