No, a neurological exam is not the same as a cognitive test. Both can measure memory, language, and attention. However, a neurological exam can provide a more in-depth analysis of your brain if you ...

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a digital cognitive test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease that is intended for use in primary care. "This digital test, which patients perform ...

We're talking octogenarians (or older) with faculties more like their 50s. Here's what Northwestern cognition researchers ...

Early detection is imperative to catch neurodegenerative diseases like dementia in their early stages and slow disease progression. But regular cognitive testing is not yet commonplace in healthcare ...

Among the early detection instruments, the 5 Word Memory Test is one of the straightforward yet powerful ways to find cognitive impairment.

This simple pen and paper test could suggest dementia risk - The Clock Drawing Test has long been used to screen brain health ...

Researchers have developed and validated a simple “peel-and-sniff” test that can be completed unsupervised at home to screen for cognitive impairment. It’s well known that impaired olfactory function ...

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