"Contrary to expectations and challenging the commonly held belief that marriage is protective against cognitive decline and ...

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(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 ...

Shares of Cassava Sciences SAVA plunged 32.1% on Tuesday after the company announced that its lead pipeline candidate, ...

In the mild Alzheimer’s stage, a person is able to function independently but suffers from common difficulties. These include ...

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will host a forum on Wednesday, March 26, to discuss how delayed NIH ...

The combination of machine learning and a portable system can effectively measure multiple aspects of motor function to identify mild cognitive impairment in older adults.

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, so identifying those with cognitive issues early could lead to interventions and better outcomes. But ...

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 ...

Researchers 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 remember odors. They found ...

FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A portable system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect early ...