Experts answer four key questions based on the findings of a study that indicated that low-dose oral lithium could slow memory decline in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

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Current schizophrenia medications treat symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, but do little for cognitive symptoms ...

Sleep disorders are associated with greater cognitive impairment and poorer instrumental activities of daily living in patients with AD.

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes changes in your thinking and memory that interfere with your daily activities. The Cognitive Disorders Clinic at University of Utah Health is the most ...

(inkoly/iStock/Getty Images Plus) The human body is sometimes said to host 'two' brains – the big one in your skull and the mini version in your gut. The bridge between the two is known as the ...

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at an increased risk of cognitive impairment, with a notably higher likelihood of developing non-amnestic mild cognitive impairment.

Being in a more advanced stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) comes with an increased risk of cognitive impairment among patients with CKD, according to a February study published in the JAMA Network ...

Sudden crashing fatigue in women goes beyond normal tiredness, often signaling hormonal changes, nutrient deficiencies, sleep ...