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Understand the significance of the Alzheimer's smell test in early detection of Alzheimer's, even for remote populations.

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Losing your sense of smell can be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders. Researchers say ...

Almost 43% of older adults living with dementia experience loneliness, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis ...

Shrinking brain volumes have been linked to mild cognitive impairment and dementia, researchers noted. "This review shows ...

For the first time, scientists from the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences and the National Institute on Aging ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, so identifying those with cognitive issues early could lead to interventions and better outcomes. But ...

The combination of machine learning and a portable system can effectively measure multiple aspects of motor function to identify mild cognitive impairment in older adults.

Shrinking brain volumes have been linked to mild cognitive impairment and dementia, researchers noted. “This review shows ...

When it comes to early detection of cognitive impairment, a new study suggests that the nose knows. Researchers from Mass General Brigham have developed olfactory tests—in which participants sniff ...