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 ...

New research suggests that the risk for developing dementia is significantly higher than previously estimated, and the burden ...

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

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Roughly 1 million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060. That’s about double what was previously thought.

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.

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 ...