A New Study Is Causing Doctors To Raise The Alarm On Common Alzheimer's Tests
New research suggests that blood tests used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease have racial disparities. Here's what's going on ...
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Test your memory—a waiting room test for dementia
doctors in busy surgeries and clinics have little time to test the cognitive function of patients A cross-sectional study has confirmed 'test your memory' (TYM) as a powerful and valid test that ...
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This Unexpected Body Measurement Could Predict Memory Decline
While most early signs of dementia are subtle—even borderline undetectable, like those that happen in your sleep—some ...
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Smell-based test taken at home could predict cognitive impairment in older adults
When it comes to early detection of cognitive impairment, a new study suggests that the nose knows. Researchers from Mass General Brigham developed olfactory tests-in which participants sniff odor ...
Scientists Find That Your Vision May Predict Dementia 12 Years Before Diagnosis
Scientists found visual sensitivity tests could predict dementia up to 12 years before it was diagnosed. The eyes are ...
Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia in people with a certain sleep disorder
For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before ...
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Sleep Awareness Week highlights the impact of sleep deprivation on memory
Reports indicate that insufficient sleep can lead to a variety of health issues, including memory impairment. Doctors from the Cleveland Clinic have highlighted that a lack of sleep often first ...