Some health systems are requiring physicians 70 and older to undergo comprehensive cognitive evaluations. Many physicians choose to retire instead, The New York Times reported Jan. 31. The physician ...

Hearing loss among older adults is linked to cognitive decline, the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and other issues such as depression and social isolation. Yet most ...

Sorry Grandpa, Grandmas appear to reap more cognitive benefits from time spent with grandkids. In A Nutshell Grandmothers who ...

Caring for grandkids is good for the brain as it may serve as a “buffer” against cognitive decline and dementia in seniors, ...

Following a three-year study of hundreds of elderly people, scientists have found indications that changing habits at the wheel could signal cognitive decline. "Using a GPS data tracking device, we ...

GW researchers released a comprehensive review that found evidence that imbalances in gut bacteria are linked to memory decline and Alzheimer’s disease last Thursday, though they cautioned that the ...

Cardiovascular risk factors in early childhood, such as high BMI or blood pressure, are linked to poorer cognitive function ...