A long-running study following thousands of older adults suggests that a relatively brief period of targeted brain training may have effects that last decades.

There’s new progress in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. About 1 in 9 US seniors has Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, which slowly impairs memory, thinking skills and the ability ...

Alzheimer's disease researchers say they've built a method using simple blood tests to predict if and when someone may show ...

Researchers found that speech patterns, like pauses and filler words, are tied to executive function. A recent study found ...

Researchers highlighted the link between the condition and a surprisingly common - but manageable - health problem.

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias were less likely among adults who completed cognitive speed training with booster sessions, according to data published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: ...

Researchers identify the Functional-Structural Ratio (FSR) as the biological link between age-related hearing loss and cognitive decline, offering a potential new biomarker for dementia risk.

Natural speech timing patterns may offer a practical and sensitive way to detect early cognitive decline.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A specific game could help lower your dementia risk. (MoMo Productions via Getty Images) Many people try puzzles or brain-training ...

New research suggests that super-agers generate twice as many neurons as typical older adults. But you don't have to be a ...

Many people are surprised to learn of the link between hearing loss and dementia. Find out why it’s important to take steps to protect your hearing and book a hearing test if you’ve noticed any ...