Almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older are estimated to have dementia. A large British study suggests that living with others, whether another person, or even a pet, may slow down the decline in ...

Cognitive impairment is more common and severe in older adults with MS than in younger patients, but this is driven by ...

For years, the dominant narrative suggested that fluid intelligence, the ability to reason and solve novel problems, peaked ...

Older adults who experience delirium after hip fracture surgery face a significantly faster decline in memory and thinking ...

Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates over time may be more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills, according to a new study. The association was found in Black participants ...

Intermittent fasting does not impair short-term cognitive performance, study finds. No meaningful difference in memory, attention, or decision-making after fasting 12 hours or less. Longer fasts or ...

Angela Myers is a freelance writer covering mental health, wellness and nutrition. She’s also conducted award-winning research on how to better communicate about sexual violence prevention and mental ...