Improvements in access to education for girls over the last century in the UK are likely to have reduced differences […]
Solo seniors with cognitive impairment hit hard by pandemic
The pandemic has exacerbated isolation and fears for one very vulnerable group of Americans: the 4.3 million older adults with […]
Drug reverses age-related cognitive decline within days
Just a few doses of an experimental drug can reverse age-related declines in memory and mental flexibility in mice, according […]
Professional athletes may not suffer more severe cognitive impairment than others, study indicates
Even though repeated hits to the head are common in professional sports, the long-term effects of concussions are still poorly […]
Psychological rather than cognitive status associated with incorrect perception of falling risk in dementia patients
Dementia is associated with an impaired self-perception with potentially harmful consequences for health status and clinical risk classification in this […]
Objective subtle cognitive difficulties predict amyloid accumulation and neurodegeneration
Writing in the December 30, 2019 online issue of Neurology, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine […]
Cognitive screen paired with odor identification predicts lack of transition to dementia
A new study has found that performing well on two brief tests measuring cognitive ability and ability to identify odors […]
Brain networks more stable in individuals with higher cognitive abilities
The interconnections and communication between different regions of the human brain influence behavior in many ways. This is also true […]
Study could lead to ‘cognitive therapy in your pocket’
Based on a study by McLean Hospital researchers, individuals with anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions may soon be […]
Age-related cognitive differences appear in children with autism
The ability to block out the noise and focus on a specific task is a crucial skill in daily life. […]