Today's Health Topic Staving off dementia when you have mild cognitive impairment Will I get dementia? That common question takes on urgency if you have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a slight but noticeable change in memory and thinking skills. But the progression from MCI to dementia is not automatic. In fact, MCI is not always permanent. "It depends on the underlying cause," says Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Read more »

Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment Featured content: • Worried about memory failure? • Risk factors for MCI and dementia • Evaluating MCI • Reversible causes of MCI • Treating MCI •  ... and more! Click here to read more »