Learning by taking practice tests (what is called retrieval practice) is seen as useful in helping with the memory hiccups associated with stress, according to a new research study from Tufts ...

Dedicated memory tests on smartphones enable the detection of “mild cognitive impairment”, a condition that may indicate Alzheimer’s disease, with high accuracy. Researchers from DZNE, the ...

There is no test for Alzheimer's disease. Yet an Alzheimer's group this week begins a push for simple memory screenings in a bid to catch possible warning signs of dementia sooner. Memory screenings — ...

New blood tests could offer easier way to detect signs of the disease in older adults with memory issues The tests may be helpful in identifying subjects for clinical trials or to screen for treatment ...