From the Association for Psychological Science press release: We may wish some memories could last a lifetime, but many physical and emotional factors can negatively impact our ability to retain information throughout life. A new…
From the American Academy of Neurology press release: Older adults with severe apathy, or lack of interest in usual activities, may have a greater chance of developing dementia than people with few symptoms of apathy,…
From the Harvard University press release: No new friends and no drama. When humans age, they tend to favor small circles of meaningful, already established friendships rather than seek new ones. People are also more…
From the University of Pittsburgh press release: Older people who report greater levels of social engagement have more robust gray matter in regions of the brain relevant in dementia, according to new research led by…
From the Colorado State University press release: It’s generally accepted health advice that adults of all ages should sit less, move more, and engage in regular exercise to feel better and reduce the risk of…
From the University of California – San Diego press release: Over the last few decades, there has been growing concern about loneliness across all ages, particularly in middle-aged and older adults. Loneliness, defined as feeling…
From the Université de Genève press release: If sport is good for the body, it also seems to be good for the brain. By evaluating memory performance following a sport session, neuroscientists from the University…
From the University of Jyväskylä press release: The functional ability of older people is nowadays better when it is compared to that of people at the same age three decades ago. This was observed in…
From the University of California – San Diego press release: Subtle differences in cognition may help identify individuals at risk for becoming dependent years later upon others to complete daily activities, such as managing medications…
From the Wiley press release: Results from a new study suggest that lifestyle changes may help to improve cognition in older adults experiencing cognitive decline that precedes dementia. In the study published in the Journal of…