One easy but effective instrument to spot these early warning signals is the 5 word memory test. Early dementia diagnosis made possible by instruments like the 5 Word Memory Test has several ...

The risk of developing dementia may be double what was previously thought. But there are things the U.S. can do to help fight ...

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness is related to a decreased risk for dementia in the long-term and better cognitive performance at baseline.

A University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) study proves that the WIN55.212-2 drug protects the brain and reverses the initial cognitive damage caused by dementia, and explains how it works ...

The McSCI test represents a ... indicate early stages of dementia. The high accuracy rate makes it an invaluable tool for healthcare professionals working in memory care and cognitive health.

Just as physical activity helps keep our bodies fit and strong as we age, it also helps maintain our cognitive function – and is even linked with lower dementia ... on memory tests the following ...

The researchers also collected health data on dementia ... memory problems and is “very sensitive,” says Wang, often detecting signs of cognitive decline earlier than more standardized tests.

New cases of dementia will double by 2060, when 1 million U.S. adults are projected to develop the memory-robbing condition ...

Research spanning more than 20 years has led the UPV/EHU's Neurochemistry and Neurodegeneration group under Dr. Rafael Rodríguez-Puertas to discover a promising avenue for the development of new ...

Harmonium Music Therapy opened around the new year in Normal. Our music columnist met with the practitioner before a group ...

The four main types of aphasia include: Aphasia due to dementia is caused by the gradual degeneration of cells in the frontal lobe and limbic system of the brain. These areas control memory ... SAGE: ...