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 ...

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

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 ...

The gap between a brain’s chronological age and its predicted age on brain imaging appears to be a strong mediator of risk factors for cognitive decline, especially in individuals with cerebrovascular ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cognitive impairment is more common and severe in older adults with MS than in younger patients, but this is driven by ...

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