Many people experience temporary cognitive impairment immediately after surgery. In people over age 60, however, about 1 in ...

Neuropsychiatric care in MS has seen major progress over the last 40 years, though more remains to be done, an expert in the ...

Bipolar disorder impairs cognition, damages the brain, and leads to dementia—or does it? New research flips the story.

The number of people with Alzheimer's could nearly double in the U.S. by 2060.

Delirium is a common and serious neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by an acute onset, fluctuating course, inattention, ...

Brain fog is a type of cognitive dysfunction characterized by poor memory, difficulty focusing, confusion, and mental fatigue. People who experience brain fog often describe their thinking as sluggish ...

A new study published in Lupus Science & Medicine found an advanced neuroimaging method called a structural MRI can identify total and regional brain abnormalities associated with cognitive ...

While they share similar depressive and cognitive symptoms, the biological underpinnings of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder are distinct. A novel study appearing in Biological ...

A new Finnish study shows that blood markers of dysfunctional lipid metabolism are associated with poorer cognitive function ...

Maybe it’s not you getting in your own way, maybe it’s your brain’s wiring hitting the brakes. Imagine trying to finish a task but never getting around to it. For instance, you’ve been meaning to take ...