Alcohol use is widespread and alcohol use disorder (AUD) causes substantial harm. AUD affects 29 million individuals and ...

Multiple cerebral microbleeds are tied to subtle deficits in processing speed and executive functions in middle-aged adults ...

Cannabis use may impair the ability of people with multiple sclerosis to accurately self-assess their cognitive performance.

Cognitive impairments are highly prevalent and functionally significant consequences of acquired brain injuries, including ...

In Brazil, researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and collaborators from the University of São Paulo (USP) have discovered that a molecule called hevin can reverse cognitive ...

A new study reports that the widespread cognitive difficulties in children with learning problems appear to be a core feature of their condition, independent of their attentional behaviors. In ...

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is increasingly recognised not solely as an affective disorder but also as one characterised by enduring cognitive impairments. These deficits, affecting domains such ...

In a new study, researchers identified a molecule produced by a particular type of brain cell that reversed the cognitive decline seen in both healthy aging and dementia. It provides a deeper ...

Scientists have discovered something alarming about how extreme heat affects human cognition – temperatures above 90°F don’t just make people uncomfortable, they actually impair mental performance in ...

Should I ask my primary care physician for a cognitive assessment during my physical exam? According to a March 2019 report by the Alzheimer’s Association, 82% of seniors believe it is important to ...

Alcohol use is widespread and alcohol use disorder (AUD) causes substantial harm. AUD affects 29 million individuals and causes more than 140,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone. Individuals with ...