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 ...

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

Understand the significance of the Alzheimer's smell test in early detection of Alzheimer's, even for remote populations.

Think people with hair-pulling or skin-picking habits can “just stop”? Science reveals why it’s not about willpower—and what ...

(HealthDay News) — Higher menopausal symptom burden is associated with poorer cognitive and behavioral impairment later in life, according to a study published online March 5 in PLOS ONE.

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 ...

Here are the latest findings on how these foods affect our bodies — and the changes we can make to protect our health.

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