In the latest in our series, Dr Roger Henderson asked what might be the cause of this patient’s sudden-onset confusion and ...

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Should we all be concerned about our cortisol levels? I took a blood stress test and spoke with experts to find out.

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Researchers believe a simple blood test could flag people who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's, as well as spotting ...

Scottish scientists from the NeurEye research team have found that photographs taken of the retina at the back of the eye can ...

Poor circulation in the hippocampus may contribute to memory decline, highlighting the importance of blood flow for cognitive ...

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In our study of middle-aged and older adults, we found that people who did more moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (such as jogging or cycling) performed better on memory tests the following day.

Routine eye tests can accurately predict a person's risk of stroke, according to an international research team on ...