Tau proteins act like the brain's maintenance crew, helping maintain the structure and proper function of brain cells. In ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A simple handgrip test may reveal more than muscle power in very old adults, offering insight into how ...

The eSDMT enables frequent remote cognitive assessments for pwMS, shifting from cross-sectional to longitudinal evaluation frameworks. The study showed strong concurrent validity and test-retest ...

Increased second trimester lead exposure in women was significantly linked to decreased cognitive function later in adulthood ...

A unique six-decade study shows that higher prenatal and early postnatal lead exposure is tied to cognitive performance in ...

Researchers have developed and validated a simple “peel-and-sniff” test that can be completed unsupervised at home to screen for cognitive impairment. It’s well known that impaired olfactory function ...

A cognitive test is a required part of the Medicare annual wellness visit (AWV). This can be a valuable tool in discovering specific cognitive health conditions early, like dementia and Alzheimer’s ...

A study has found that individuals who consistently stimulate their brains through activities such as reading, reading ...