I got a blood test to figure out my cortisol levels and learned a lot about stress in the process. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers ...

Dementia strikes all races, but new research suggests thinking declines in poor seniors are often overlooked.Among a ...

Each participant recorded their momentary feelings of loneliness and completed cognitive tests on a smart phone five times a day for 14 days ... director of the Center for Healthy Aging and senior ...

When older adults have significant year-to-year fluctuations in their cholesterol levels without changes in medication, it could indicate an increased risk of developing dementia or cognitive decline, ...

A study of older adults in Australia and the U.S. indicates that cholesterol levels that fluctuate significantly from year to ...

“I do not mind taking the test, but to try and make an appointment every year is very ridiculous ... Supporters say it’s a ...

Our attitudes about aging, whether positive or negative, can lead to a better cognitive experience in your senior years, says ...

One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment among patients seen at Federally Qualified Health Centers, has found that it is ubiquitous, especially among ...

One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment among patients seen at Federally ...

To make the diagnosis, patients and family members were interviewed, three years of the patient's medical records were reviewed, and full comprehensive cognitive testing and neurological examinations ...

Assessment for cognitive impairment can be performed at any visit, but is a required component of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. If your primary care doctor observes a memory deficit, he or she ...

Socioeconomic factors such as education, occupation, and wealth influence the likelihood of developing cognitive impairment ...