Reserchers report that cognitive stimulation and personal relationships can protect against dementia, but stress can undermine that protection. Sources of stress may include acting as a caregiver as ...

Great news for nature lovers and city dwellers alike: A new study suggests that surrounding yourself with greenery could help keep your mind sharp as you age, according to News-Medical.net. The best ...

While cerebral palsy may or may not directly affect someone’s cognition, that doesn’t mean it can’t affect their mental health. Cerebral palsy is a brain condition that a doctor typically diagnoses ...

The Florey Dementia Index predicted when cognitive decline or Alzheimer's dementia would occur. The index is based on age and dementia severity test scores. The model performed well in several cohorts ...

Gestational hypertension increases risk for worse cognition and greater cognitive decline during midlife. Patients with a history of gestational hypertension (GH) have worse cognition and greater ...

Like so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation, new research suggests. A multiyear study of older adults found that both short and long sleepers experienced greater cognitive ...

New data from the Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) suggest that a daily multivitamin may help protect the aging brain. However, at least one expert has concerns about the ...