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Breast cancer awareness changed how we detect disease in women. Alzheimer's deserves the same.
Two in three Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women, yet the disease still lacks the openness and routine...
Blood Biomarkers Are Finally Here. They Still Can't Tell Us Who Is Cognitively Impaired.
On August 24, the FDA cleared the fourth blood-based biomarker test for Alzheimer's disease. This one matters more...
The Hidden Cost of Undetected Cognitive Decline: What Our New White Paper Found
A new Neurotrack white paper quantifies what many Medicare Advantage plans have long suspected: undiagnosed...
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We Spent Years Telling You About Our Screener. It’s Time We Told You the Rest.
When we launched our current cognitive assessment battery, we built our identity around one idea: a faster, more...
Watch: Elli Kaplan Talks Brain Health, Aging, and Longevity with Wellthy
Last week, Neurotrack CEO and founder Elli Kaplan joined Wellthy CEO and co-founder Lindsay Jurist-Rosner for a...
From Detection to Direction: What the Data on In-Home Cognitive Screening Means for Health Plans
A new white paper from Signify Health examines the clinical value of in-home cognitive screening as part of a...
The Dementia Treatment Landscape Is Changing. Early Detection Is What Makes It Work.
Something meaningful has shifted in the dementia treatment landscape, and it has shifted quickly. For decades, a...
The Underdetection Crisis. Why 80% of Seniors Aren't Getting Routine Cognitive Screening and What CMS Just Did About It
Somewhere in your health system's patient panel right now, there are hundreds, possibly thousands, of older adults...
Old Drugs, New Hope: Repurposed Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease
According to the 2025 Alzheimer’s drug development pipeline report, repurposed medications comprise 33% of the...
How Desert Oasis Healthcare Is Building the Future of Dementia Management
When Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) first partnered with Neurotrack in mid-2024, the goal was straightforward: get...
How to Talk to Your Patients About Anti-Amyloid Drugs
More and more healthcare organizations are prescribing the new anti-amyloid (sometimes called amyloid-targeting)...
How Can I Help My Loved One with Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Learning that someone you care about has Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) can feel unsettling. You may wonder what...
Sutter Health's Cognitive Screening Breakthrough
Sutter Health, serving 3.5 million patients and consistently ranked among the top U.S. health systems, is one of...
Why Cognitive Screening Should Be Part of Your Medicare Star Rating Strategy
In Medicare Advantage (MA), few metrics carry as much weight as Star Ratings. Originally introduced as a feature...
The Critical Case for Cognitive Screening: Why Early Detection Changes Everything
Healthcare providers face a silent crisis hiding in plain sight. 80% of adults aged 65-80 are not receiving...
This Dementia Detection Approach Prepares Providers for Aggressive Medicare Advantage Audits
As Center for Medicare Services (CMS) announces expanded Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audits, Medicare...
3 Things Clinicians Should Know About Biomarker Blood Tests for Alzheimer's
Lumipulse, a new biomarker blood test to help clinicians diagnose Alzheimer’s, recently received FDA approval....
Desert Oasis Announces Successful Cognitive Screening Effort Powered by Neurotrack
At Neurotrack, we’re committed to helping healthcare leaders integrate scalable, digital tools into primary care...
Diagnosing Dementia with New Technology: A Step-by-Step Guide
Diagnosing dementia can feel like navigating a maze—especially in the early stages, when signs of cognitive...
Highlights of a Pivotal Year in Cognitive Health, Dementia Care, and Alzheimer's Prevention
In our quest to improve dementia detection, we’ve been tracking a dizzying array of cognitive health developments....
How Decision Support Can Solve the Dementia Diagnosis Gap
When it comes to closing the dementia diagnosis gap, screening for cognitive impairment at scale is really just...
Elli Kaplan to Speak on Innovations in Dementia Detection
(PRESS RELEASE) Neurotrack, maker of innovative digital cognitive assessments, announced today that Co-founder and...
The State of American Dementia Care in Four Maps
Location is everything, even when it comes to dementia and Alzheimer's care. In fact, some of the latest research...
Summary of V28 Coding Changes Related to Dementia
For a detailed discussion of the V24 to V28 coding transition and its impact on the dementia care landscape, read...
The CMS GUIDE Model and Cognitive Testing
In summer 2023, Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) announced the GUIDE Model, a new voluntary care delivery model...
How Medicare V28 Coding Changes May Affect Dementia Detection
The best way to illustrate the potential impact of the CMS-HCC V28 changes on dementia care is to share a tale of...
The Evolution of Cognitive Testing
A cognitive assessment, also known as a cognitive screening or cognitive test, is an exam that helps physicians...
Neurologists Need Help Diagnosing Alzheimer’s, Here’s How PCPs Can Make an Impact
I’m a neurologist in a "neuro-desert," a place with a shortage of neurologists for the patient population. I work...
Flexible Cognitive Screening to Meet the Needs of Healthcare Leaders
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, CEOs, COOs, and Chief Medical Officers are grappling with multifaceted...
Do Alzheimer's Blood Tests Replace the Need for Cognitive Screening?
Excitement about the effectiveness and availability of blood biomarker testing for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has...
Understanding Leqembi: 6 Things to Know About the New Alzheimer’s Drug
In a significant milestone for Alzheimer's disease treatment, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently...
Are You Complying with CMS Requirements? 6 Things to Consider
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have taken significant steps to improve cognitive care for...
Addressing the Elephant in the Room: How PCPs and Patients Can Talk About Memory Concerns
Research has shown that the majority of Americans would want to know if they have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) so that...
The Brain Health Secrets I Want Everyone to Know
After losing two grandparents to Alzheimer’s, I’ve dedicated my career to changing the trajectory of cognitive...
How Inequity Creates Barriers to Cognitive Care for Women of Color
Cognitive care is no exception to the racial imbalances Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American individuals...
3 Ways Your Cognitive Screening Workflow Is Working Against You
The challenge to diagnose and treat cognitive decline in our growing aging population is great. Alzheimer’s...
Is It Brain Fog or Is It Alzheimer’s?
Neurotrack CEO and Co-Founder, Elli Kaplan, recently sat down with Joanna Strober and Dr. Mindy Goldman of Midi...
Barriers, Burnout, and Bottlenecks: Common Problems in Cognitive Care
With almost 50 million people worldwide affected by dementia—and Alzheimer's disease the likely cause in 60% to...
It’s Personal: How My Family’s Alzheimer’s Journey Led to Scientific Breakthroughs
“Shun elevators, take the stairs.” “Do math.” “Go for lunch and see your friends.”
It's Time for a Brain Checkup in Primary Care
When primary care physicians (PCPs) conduct annual wellness visits, they evaluate their patients’ health using...
Coaching and Education Reduce Alzheimer's Risk Factors and Improve Cognition, According to Early Results from NIA-Funded Study
(PRESS RELEASE) A new study by Neurotrack, the leader in science-backed cognitive health solutions, and the...
6 Strategies for a Brain-Healthy Holiday
It’s the best of times, and the worst of times. The holidays can be the most joyful season, and also the most...
Protect Your Brain with a Poke in the Arm
Just when you might be feeling a little sick of shots, there's new research to encourage you to get your...
Neurotrack Develops 3-Minute Digital Test to Screen for Cognitive Impairment
The Digital Exam Enables Providers, For The First Time Ever, To Quickly Screen Brain Health During A Typical...
Cognitive Resilience (and How to Build It!)
Like the common cold, there is no cure for Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. But, just as you can protect...
Brain Health Secrets from the Blue Zones
Like many Americans, you’re probably worried about your cognitive health. And, there’s a valid reason to worry....
Why Summer Might Be the Best Season for Your Brain
Not only is June Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, it’s also the perfect time to focus on your brain health....
Survey Says: Cognitive Decline Top of Mind for Adults 60+
Five years ago, Neurotrack made a bold prediction that by 2022 people would think of Alzheimer’s as a preventable...
Lifestyle Is Key to Preventing Memory Loss
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about aging is that there’s nothing anyone can do to prevent memory...
Neurotrack Awarded $3.3 Million Grant from National Institute on Aging to Study the Impact of its Cognitive Health Digital Therapeutic
(PRESS RELEASE) Neurotrack, an innovative digital health company on a mission to transform the measurement and...
Mom Was Right, Eat Your Veggies
What the Recent Lancet Study Can Teach Us About Risk Reduction in Alzheimer’s
A Match Made in Cognitive Health Heaven: Neurotrack & Dai-ichi Life Join Forces
With a diet rich in fish and vegetables, universal healthcare, and citizens who visit their doctors, on average,...
9 Quick Tips for Following the MIND Diet on a Budget
The MIND Diet has had fantastic results when it comes to improving memory. But the emphasis on nuts, berries, and...
The Everyday Drug that Might Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
As a staple in our daily lives, coffee is most people’s primary source of caffeine. Coffee and caffeine have...
Diagnosing Memory Loss Before Symptoms Appear
In December of 2004, as my abdomen was sliced open and my son lifted into the world, my grandmother — lying in a...
Q&A with the Scientist Behind the MIND Diet
The latest research shows diet plays a huge role in our cognitive health, and the MIND Diet is associated with a...
The Truth About Alcohol and Brain Health
Health conscious consumers are bombarded with different messages about alcohol. To drink or to abstain is not a...
Memories as Medicine: How Looking Back at Your Life Can Help Preserve Memory
One way to protect your memory in the future is to recall memories from the past, but it’s not for the reason you...
5 Reasons We Love the MIND Diet
Since it’s debut in February 2015, the MIND Diet has drawn headlines for its promise to reduce the risk of...
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Cognitive Function: How to Monitor and Protect Our Thinking Abilities
Cognitive function plays a vital role in our lives, influencing how we learn, communicate, solve problems, and make decisions. Defined as the brain's...
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Remember to Memorize
Not all cognitive training was created equal. Research suggests that to improve your memory and other cognitive functions, you need to train the...
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Let's Talk Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters are the chemicals within your brain that transmit signals between neurons and cells. There are at least 100 neurotransmitters, each...
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What a Mild Cognitive Impairment Diagnosis Really Means
As we age, all of us sometimes struggle to remember why we went into the pantry, or rack our brains to recall a name, but if it's happening more and...
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Set a SMART goal
Many people fail to create new habits because their goals are too vague. "I'm going to eat healthy," or "I'm going to exercise more," doesn't give...
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MIND What You Eat
The MIND Diet is linked with improvements in cognitive health. The benefits are profound, but the diet is simple. There's a set of healthy foods and...
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Start Your Day with Gratitude
Your alarm goes off, sending a blast of adrenaline throughout your body, waking you up for the day. Your attention immediately shoots to your meeting...
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Your Brain On Sleep
Unfortunately, sleep is a luxury for many people. Busy schedules keep you awake later each night than you intend. Early commitments get you out of...
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Just Say "Thanks"
Feeling lonely or isolated is often a problem of perception. It's easy to feel lonely if you don't think people have been there to support you. When...
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Seven is the Magic Number of Sleep Hours
As if you needed any further proof that getting a proper night's sleep is good for your brain and your future cognition, we now know that seven hours...
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Give Your Brain 30 Minutes a Day
How does getting your heart rate up impact your brain health?
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The Keys of Cognitive Health
You know challenging your brain is good for your cognitive health. Firing your neurons with cognitively challenging tasks builds cognitive reserve....
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To Retire or Not To Retire? That is The Question
Depending on where you live and how strenuous your job, by the age of 65, you may be considering retiring. We're asking you to think again. Actually,...
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Sleep Restriction Therapy
Sleep restriction therapy is the best known treatment for insomnia. It's not easy, and it will take weeks of dedication, but for those with severe...
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Smaller Portion, Better Brain
The MIND diet is based on the Mediterranean-style and DASH diets. It's called MIND for a reason – it promotes brain health. Portion control can...
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The Science Behind Baths
It's been a long day. You can't wait to get home and unwind with a hot bath. If you think hard enough, you can imagine your feet relaxing into the...
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The Recipe for Cognitive Health
When's the last time you pulled out a cook book and tried a new recipe?
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Your Brain's Autopilot Function
Your brain is lazy. Yep, it's true. Your brain wants to do the least amount of work possible. That's why it creates habits.
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What's Good for the Heart is Good for the Brain
Did you know that when you take care of your heart, you're doing a lot of good for your brain? If you're watching your blood sugar, blood pressure...
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Lower Stress for Higher Brain Function
Stress impairs memory and cognition, even in short bursts. Over time, chronic stress leads to prolonged elevation of the stress hormone cortisol,...
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Swap Your Oils
One of the primary keys to the Mediterranean Diet (the inspiration for the MIND Diet) is the use of olive oil.
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Social Connections and Cognitive Health
Social engagement is associated with better cognitive and mental health. Research indicates that older adults are healthier and they live longer when...
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A Diet That Will Change Your Mind
One of the best ways to protect your cognitive health is through your diet. Like the old saying goes - you are what you eat - and this couldn't be...
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One Minute of Deep Breathing
Today we're going to take a moment to do a deep breathing exercise, for a minimum of one minute (but feel free to do it for longer, if you have the...
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation is a holistic, anti-anxiety technique invented by Dr. Edmund Jacobson in the 1920s to ease his patient's perseverating:...
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Say "Hola" to Cognitive Reserve
Do you speak more than one language? If so, you most likely have improved cognitive reserve. This means your brain is more resilient and able to cope...
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Keep Your Mind Stimulated
While most commonly associated with exercising our muscles, the phrase "use it or lose it" also applies to our minds. If we don't use our muscles...
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Building Good Habits for Your Brain
You probably already have certain habits that protect your health, like brushing your teeth, checking your blood pressure, avoiding smoking, or...
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The Nap Trap
Every sleep-deprived new mother is told to nap when her baby naps. Preschoolers take naps during the day as well. Perhaps you love a good nap, too,...
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Why Your Brain Needs Sleep
Getting good sleep is critical for long term brain health. There are several ways that sleep impacts your brain:
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What Happens to Your Brain When You Exercise
We know that working out can help you maintain a healthy weight and build strength, but it's a lesser known fact that exercise directly impacts your...
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Normal Aging vs Cognitive Decline
As we get older, our bodies and minds change. Although physical changes like age spots or stiff joints are most noticeable, changes in thinking or...
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Take a Break - The 52/17 Rule
Have you ever worked so hard without a break that by the time you stand up you're practically sprinting to the bathroom? Have you ever found yourself...
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Build Your Muscles, Build Your Brain
Resistance training is any type of exercise that causes your muscles to contract against some type of resistance. The resistance might be an exercise...
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How Long Does It Take To Build a Habit?
Taking the leap and performing a new behavior for the first time is the hardest part of creating a new habit. After all, everyone has to start...
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Working Out: A Very Basic How-To
You know that exercising your body is good for your health.
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A Novel Idea for Cognitive Health
By now you know you need to work out your brain just like you need to work out the other muscles in your body. Let's talk more about the details.
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Just 7500 Steps a Day is A-OK
You’ve heard about a goal of 10,000 steps a day. It’s the magic number for maintaining a healthy body, right? Then, why is it so hard to hit that...
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