Dementia is expected to proliferate along with the super elderly. So health practitioners are focused on screening for it.

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - A new study by researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has found that when they test motor skills, hearing, vision, and smell in people in their midlife, they ...

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 ...

Neuropsychological assessment, or cognitive testing, is the gold standard tool for measuring cognitive functions (or the “software” of the brain) such as memory, language, attention, visuospatial ...

A new study has examined the role of several cognitive functions in young students learning to write English, their second language. The study conducted a battery of cognitive tests, gauged the ...

When college athletes are evaluated for a possible concussion, the diagnosis is based on an athletic trainer or team physician's assessment of three things: the player's symptoms, physical balance and ...

Discover 5 puzzles that strengthen memory, focus, and reasoning. From Sudoku to crosswords, these brain games help keep your mind sharp.