A neurologist has shared five simple tests, including a clock drawing test, that could help identify early signs of dementia ...

People can try to spot one of the early signs of dementia by trying to complete a test using nothing but a tennis ball and their hands. Whilst it may seem peculiar, a few minutes spent doing the test ...

This simple pen and paper test could suggest dementia risk - The Clock Drawing Test has long been used to screen brain health, and can indicate cognitive decline ...

This finding suggests that the test may be especially useful for identifying Alzheimer’s disease rather than memory problems in general. Because the test is simple, inexpensive, and non-invasive, it ...

A blood test, combined with an ultrathin material derived from graphite, could significantly advance efforts to detect Alzheimer's disease at its very earliest stage, even before symptoms appear.

Dementia warning signs can be detected by a simple urine test, according to new research. The study shows that people with higher levels of the protein albumin in their urine are at increased risk of ...

A large, long-term study found that playing a brain training video game may help protect the brain against dementia for ...

One type of cognitive training appears to reduce the risk of dementia 20 years later. Even a modest amount of mental exercise appears to reduce the risk of dementia for decades. NPR's John Hamilton ...

An international study has confirmed that at-home blood collection in the form of a finger-prick test can accurately ...