A five-minute cognitive assessment test and an electronic medical record (EMR) decision-making add-on system improved dementia diagnosis and care, according to a clinical trial. Researchers assessed ...

A portion of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a 10-minute test designed to detect mild cognitive impairment such as the onset of dementia. (Courtesy of MoCA) Doubts about the mental fitness of ...

A neurologist has shared the details of a simple cognitive test you can try at home. The test is reportedly taken by US presidents, including President Donald Trump. Tests such as these are designed ...

It seemed like a sensible suggestion for assessing the capabilities of an 81-year-old man seeking voters’ approval to remain in the White House until January 2029. To reassure the American people, ABC ...

The “Sweet 16” proved superior to the popular Mini-Mental State Exam. The Mini-Mental State Exam, a simple tool for assessing cognitive function in older adults, compares well with and may be easier ...

Researchers have developed and validated a simple “peel-and-sniff” test that can be completed unsupervised at home to screen for cognitive impairment. It’s well known that impaired olfactory function ...

President Joe Biden has faced calls to take a cognitive test following the June 27 presidential debate. Photo from Joe Biden, Facebook President Joe Biden has faced calls to take a cognitive test ...

President Biden is facing calls to undergo cognitive testing and release the results after his disastrous debate last month, and amid a series of reports about his apparent decline in recent months.

A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new UCLA Health study. The study, ...

Over the last decades, research has proven that aging isn’t just about our years in birthdays. Instead, we may be better served by knowing how organs and cells have handled those years. This powerful ...