Apple has joined forces with Eli Lilly and Evidation Health on a new feasibility study to detect evidence of brain decline with data from personal digital devices.
The research has revealed that these devices may help in the identification of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease dementia.
A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that a total of 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040.
The research highlighted increasing numbers of people who will suffer from Alzheimer's.
The disease would massively increase the burden on the healthcare system.
The research was led by University of College London (UCL).
Lead researcher, Dr Yuntao Chen said, "It is shocking to think that the number of people living with dementia by 2040 may be up to 70 per cent higher than if
dementia incidence had continued to decline.
"Not only will this have a devastating effect on the lives of those involved but it will also put a considerably larger burden on health and social care than
current forecasts predict.
Injuries to the head can lead to serious head injuries, long-term neurological disorders and permanent brain damage. Injuries to the head in early childhood can also lead to memory loss