See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A simple at-home brainwave test can detect signs of memory impairment ...

Misplaced your keys again? Blanked on the name of your neighbor's dog? Don't panic: Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. But if you have a sneaking suspicion that your memory lapses ...

Dedicated memory tests on smartphones enable the detection of 'mild cognitive impairment', a condition that may indicate Alzheimer's disease, with high accuracy. Dedicated memory tests on smartphones ...

Scores from neuropsychological assessments (in-depth, standardized evaluations of how a person's brain functions in various cognitive areas) are widely used to identify underlying cognitive abilities.

Researchers have shown that a simple finger prick performed at home, without medical supervision, can detect a protein linked ...

The 5-Cog assessment tool helped improve dementia-related care in primary care patients. 5-Cog tripled the odds that a patient would receive a dementia-related intervention within 90 days. The quick ...

The Fastball EEG test measures how the brain responds to images flashed on a screen. Dmytro Zinkevych/ Shutterstock A new test could help to diagnose memory issues associated with Alzheimer’s disease ...

Despite a lot of advancements in our understanding of dementia over the past few decades, doctors still don’t have a reliable way to tell who will develop the devastating condition. There's been quite ...

A blood test may predict dementia risk in women as early as 25 years in advance, according to findings from a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Wednesday.