The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office has an unusual unit at its office: A team dedicated to working with defendants who have cognitive disabilities. The office helps these people access ...

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Having optimal cardiovascular health may offset the risk of dementia for people with type 2 diabetes, according to a ...

A new study revealed music lovers over 70 have a 39% lower dementia risk, and playing instruments cuts their risk by 35%, ...

StrongerMemory, a research-backed brain health program, began as a personal mission for Goodwin Living President and CEO Rob Liebreich, whose mother received a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment ...

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is increasingly recognised not solely as an affective disorder but also as one characterised by enduring cognitive impairments. These deficits, affecting domains such ...

Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated brain aging over 5-1/2 years.

Explore the latest insights on canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, and its impact on senior pets.

Neurocognitive dysfunction is common in offspring with a familial high risk for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. FHR-SZ offspring show more severe, generalized impairment.

A new study reports that the widespread cognitive difficulties in children with learning problems appear to be a core feature ...

A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease.