A neurologist has revealed that a simple drawing task could indicate whether a person is showing signs of dementia. Dementia is defined by a gradual decline in cognitive function, primarily affecting ...

Share on Pinterest Could a blood test for an Alzheimer’s-related protein help predict disease risk years before symptoms begin? Jovana Milanko/Stocksy Blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease can ...

A simple blood test might detect women at risk for cognitive decline and dementia 25 years before any symptoms appear. The blood test looks for high levels of a protein called p-tau217, indicating ...

Dementia means problems with thinking and memory are impairing daily function When people have problems with their thinking and memory to the point that they can no longer function independently, they ...