Research shows that patients with six or more prescriptions for gabapentin, commonly used to treat lower back pain, were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 85% more likely to be ...

The study investigates the link between pesticide exposure and cognitive impairment in older adults, suggesting a need for ...

A new study found that older adults with higher dietary copper intake performed better on cognitive tests. Copper plays key ...

A new longitudinal study suggests that overall well-being—and especially a strong sense of purpose—are important components ...

You might have heard cannabis and cannabinoid products can help people sleep. Data shows one of the top reasons people use ...

For the first time, a study shows an online assessment can provide a scientific measure of acetylcholine—a key brain chemical ...

Cognitive reserve is a concept that has piqued researchers' interest since the 1980s for its potential to buffer against cognitive decline due to aging or ...

A major study of almost 4,500 older adults in China has revealed a significant connection between grip strength and cognitive function. The research suggests that how firmly older adults can ...

A new book revealed that former Biden's advisers decided not to have the former president take a cognitive test in February 2024, according to the NYT.

As part of the evaluation, Trump again took a cognitive test, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). It's a brief screening tool used for dementia, which asks test-takers to complete simple ...