#cognitive function

Even when people get more shuteye, the key to more beneficial health outcomes is peaceful, uninterrupted slumber.

Alzheimer’s advocates laud the approval of Aduhelm, but experts raise questions about its effectiveness and cost.

People with prediabetes are at greater risk for cognitive decline and vascular dementia.

To preserve cognitive function, hypertension must be prevented or diagnosed and effectively treated in adults of any age.

The flavanol molecules found in cocoa may lead to faster brain recovery, among other things.

This noninvasive imaging could lead to early diagnosis of the most common cause of dementia.

Findings show that folks in their 20s and 30s with above-normal blood pressure may develop dementia or suffer a stroke later in life.

Working out can boost the thinking skills of those at risk for cognitive decline.

For men, daily helpings of fruits and veggies is associated with a lower risk of decline in memory and thinking skills.

Pregnancy, estrogen and age at first menstruation are some factors that factor into woman’s risk for developing this progressive disease.

New studies shed light on why African Americans are twice as likely as whites to develop the most common form of dementia.

The facts about the risks and benefits of drinking coffee.

A new study has discovered some promising side effects to drinking this popular beverage daily.

A study from Johns Hopkins University uncovers yet another possible early risk factor for cognitive decline.

New study findings may help doctors develop noninvasive tests to detect cognitive decline and intervene in its progression earlier than ever

Our brains decrease in size as we age, increasing our risk of dementia and cognitive decline. But getting regular exercise could be...