BackgroundHearing loss is among the most prevalent and potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia across the life ...

Cognitive decline in Alzheimer's and other dementias may be delayed for some at-risk older adults, recent clinical trials have suggested. The ACHIEVE study, for example, reported that hearing aids cut ...

A major new review of human studies finds consistent differences in gut bacterial communities between people with mild ...

A $50 million study funded by the Alzheimer’s Association has found that lifestyle interventions can protect at-risk older adults from normal cognitive decline for up to two years. The more structured ...

While it’s not uncommon for people to experience problems with thinking and remembering with aging, moderate to severe cognitive decline is not a common aging experience. While not all cases of mild ...

Although cognitive impairment and disability likely influence one another, new research indicates that physical disability ...

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

The brain is a delicate organ that experiences specific changes with age. Older individuals tend to be at a higher risk for developing dementia. Researchers are interested in finding what ...

Brief cognitive behavioral interventions that help young people manage aspects of their personality, such as impulsivity, sensation seeking, hopelessness, and anxiety sensitivity, have been shown to ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been treated with stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin. These medications have been effective in ...