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

With the term “cognitive test” now part of everyday conversation, brain health experts are welcoming the chance to explain exactly what these tests can and can’t do.

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

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

The study included 127 cognitively normal adults, 34 with subjective cognitive complaints, and 19 with MCI who took the test at home, under both unobserved and observed conditions.

Cognitive testing is an important tool used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. This article covers several of the most commonly used cognitive tests done for this purpose.

The nationwide study, published in BMC Public Health, followed adults aged 60 and older for four years. Those with stronger baseline grip strength scored higher on cognitive tests measuring memory ...

Cognitive decline in older adults refers to the concern of or difficulty with a person’s thinking, memory, concentration, and other brain functions beyond what is typically expected due to aging.

Young adults with major depressive disorder show distinct metabolic signals in two brain regions, and the pattern differs between those who struggle on thinking tasks and those who do not. In a new ...