Cognitive impairments are highly prevalent and functionally significant consequences of acquired brain injuries, including ...

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 ...

Researchers at UConn and the University of Minnesota have discovered that there may be more to the "summer slide" phenomenon following a break in schooling than just forgetting material. In fact, the ...

Objectives To evaluate the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and cognition in a large sample of older adults, and to examine clinical and demographic factors that might moderate ...

A new study, published in the journal Nutrients, investigates factors associated with cognitive performance in older adults. In agreement with previous research, it finds that age, body mass index ...

No, a neurological exam is not the same as a cognitive test. Both can measure memory, language, and attention. However, a neurological exam can provide a more in-depth analysis of your brain if you ...

The more unmet social determinants of health, the greater risk of lower cognitive performance in that person, a study finds. The report was published on Jan. 10 in BMC Geriatrics. Investigators ...

A large study in China finds that childhood exposure to indoor cooking smoke is associated with poorer thinking skills ...

Hearing aids don’t boost cognitive test scores in moderate hearing loss, but regular use is linked to a lower risk of ...