What if a simple vision test could predict your brain health years in advance? New research from the UK suggests that changes in how we see might be able to flag the risk of dementia more than a ...

Diaz, M.D., is a primary care physician at Conviva Senior Primary Care in Pembroke Pines focusing on senior health and ...

US researchers say their next step is to extend the test to a wider range of patients, including those with early Alzheimer's who do not have any cognitive symptoms.

Specialists have been using blood tests like this for several years, often to screen participants for clinical trials and to help pinpoint if a patient’s dementia is caused by Alzheimer’s.

New research has suggests that a blood test can provide clues about dementia risk, but shouldn't be the sole test. Here's what experts think of the findings.

It wasn't that long ago that the only way to test for Alzheimer's disease was to perform an autopsy on someone who had been suffering from dementia to look for the telltale tangles of tau and ...

A new blood test test could determine how far Alzheimer's has progressed and could also help confirm whether another condition is causing a person’s cognitive symptoms.

The MoCA test (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) is a 10-minute test used to detect early dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Learn how it is scored and used.

Dementia is a prevalent syndrome affecting more than 55 million people worldwide. Here, a neurologist has shared five simple tests that could help diagnose the condition.

Dementia is a prevalent syndrome affecting more than 55 million people worldwide. Here, a neurologist has shared five simple tests that could help diagnose the condition.

A simple blood test for people with a certain sleep disorder may help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms occur, according to a new study.

Quebec: A simple blood test for people with a certain sleep disorder may help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms occur, according to a new study. Idiopathic REM sleep ...