Category: Aging

Study suggests brain stimulation may improve working memory in adults

From the Duke Department of Neurology press release: Magnetic stimulation of the brain improves working memory, offering a new potential avenue of therapy for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and… Read more »

Study finds brain changes linked with Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear

From the Johns Hopkins Medicine press release: In a records review of 290 people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, scientists at Johns Hopkins say they have identified an average level… Read more »

Study suggests good sleep quality and good mood lead to good working memory with age

From the press release: A team of psychologists has found strong associations between working memory — a fundamental building block of a functioning mind — and three health-related factors: sleep,… Read more »

Study suggests anger more harmful to health of older adults than sadness

From the American Psychological Association press release: Anger may be more harmful to an older person’s physical health than sadness, potentially increasing inflammation, which is associated with such chronic illnesses… Read more »

Study suggests ‘robopets’ can benefit health and wellbeing of older care home residents

From the University of Exeter press release: Researchers found evidence that ‘robopets’ can provide comfort and pleasure and reduce agitation and loneliness. Funded by NIHR Collaboration for Leadership in Applied… Read more »