No, a neurological exam is not the same as a cognitive test. Both can measure memory, language, and attention. However, a neurological exam can provide a more in-depth analysis of your brain if you ...

A new study has examined the role of several cognitive functions in young students learning to write English, their second language. The study conducted a battery of cognitive tests, gauged the ...

Early detection means a chance for treatment or lifestyle adjustments that may slow the progression of memory loss. A memory ...

Teachers usually can’t use standardized tests to accelerate students’ learning. The tests are often too general and the results too slow in coming to help teachers make daily instructional decisions.

Longitudinally increasing patterns of social media use in children was linked to lower cognitive performance 2 years later.

A surprising experiment revealed the cuttlefish's ability to be at the intelligence table as it passed a test. Cuttlefish were found to be capable of delaying gratification, and this capacity to wait ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to another blood test to help assess Alzheimer’s disease and other ...

Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is linked to an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Effective and ...