#cognitive function

Those who have lost a spouse may experience mental deterioration three times quicker than married people.

Barbara Sahakian, PhD, discusses ethical and practical issues raised by the use of smart drugs on her school blog.

Can genius be packaged?

Experts found that elevated blood pressure in folks between ages 36 and 53 is linked to reduced brain volume later in life.

Just 10 minutes of daily activity can temporarily improve cognitive function.

This noninvasive imaging could lead to early diagnosis of the most common cause of dementia.

Findings show that folks in their 20s and 30s with above-normal blood pressure may develop dementia or suffer a stroke later in life.

Working out can boost the thinking skills of those at risk for cognitive decline.

For men, daily helpings of fruits and veggies is associated with a lower risk of decline in memory and thinking skills.

Improvements in aftercare may be key to preventing a decline in mental ability.

Just one ounce each day of this bittersweet treat is enough to reap health benefits.

Pregnancy, estrogen and age at first menstruation are some factors that factor into woman’s risk for developing this progressive disease.

Losing water, especially during hot weather, can lead to mental confusion, impaired motor skills and poor decision-making.

For Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, snooze time has always been a required component of her training.