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 ...

Research by an interdisciplinary team from McGill University and Université Laval provides new insights into the links ...

When people lose their train of thought, they sometimes refer to it as having a "senior moment." But those moments are not so senior after all, and they actually have been rising sharply among young ...

Large weight swings or weight loss in later life aren’t just physical health risks, they’re tied to fast memory and cognitive decline, a new study has found. It underscores the importance of weight ...

A young cashier confronts a handwritten note at the checkout counter, rotating the paper in confusion as customers wait ...

Sleeping nine or more hours each night was associated with worse cognitive performance, and the link was stronger in adults who were depressed, a new study finds. Though some studies show that short ...

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 ...

A new study has found that for people with moderate hearing loss, being prescribed hearing aids had little impact on ...