Nev Jones, PhD: A lot of assessment for cognitive impairment maps onto more ... Some people get all better, and some people can function reasonably well, and others have a deteriorating course.

There are several types of tests that can be used to evaluate cognitive function in people with MS. Screenings can be as quick as a few minutes, but a more extensive assessment can take several hours.

Petersen explained that these screenings are like blood pressure readings, providing “a metric, a number that we can put on cognitive function that helps us assess where the person is now and ...

People with elevated stress levels are more likely to experience a decline in cognitive function, a new study found, affecting their capacity to remember, concentrate and learn new things.

But older adults benefit enormously too: research shows consistent physical activity can slow memory loss and preserve function in aging brains. “Cognitive health isn’t something we preserve ...