Why should I get a memory test? As we age, our brains undergo both anatomical and chemical changes. Shrinkage begins in our 30s and 40s, with the prefrontal cortex, cerebellum and hippocampus ...

Scores from neuropsychological assessments (in-depth, standardized evaluations of how a person's brain functions in various ...

Not all memory lapses signal Alzheimer’s disease. Experts warn against rushing into tests, as stress, poor sleep, and anxiety often cause temporary forgetfulness. Testing is recommended only for those ...

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 ...

Researchers believe the test could be a new way to foresee how quickly the disease will progress, but evidence so far is preliminary. A growing body of research links insulin resistance, a hallmark of ...