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Early Neural Predictor of Cognitive Impairment
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessEarly neural predictors of cognitive impairment are important both for determining the biological causes of dementia and for identifying individuals at high risk for cognitive…
Read MoreMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessProviding care for a family member with dementia exerts a great deal of strain on a caregiver, and caregiving has been linked to a number…
Read MoreGait Speed & Subsequent Cognitive Decline
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessGait (or walking) speed has been repeatedly associated with cognitive health in cross-sectional studies (studies that collect data at one point in time). Walking requires…
Read MoreUnderstanding Sleep Problems
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessInsomnia and related sleep complaints are highly prevalent among older adults, leading to mood and cognitive problems and a reduced overall quality of life. Sleep…
Read MoreExercise Promotes Healthy Cognitive Aging through the Hippocampus
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessPhysical exercise appears to be a promising strategy to improve or maintain cognitive function, because research suggests it may enhance learning and memory among older…
Read MoreReminders of Age Stereotypes Have Mixed Effects on Cognitive Performance
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessStereotypes harm groups and individuals in many ways. Aside from mistreatment by others who hold negative stereotypes, members of stereotyped groups are also internally affected…
Read MoreMather LifeWays Announces Whole-Person Wellness Survey Results
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessResults of a recent survey of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) reveal that these organizations are providing robust wellness programs for resident and staffs. The…
Read MoreMental Activities Appear to Benefit Cognitive Aging
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessOlder adults who take part in mentally stimulating activities appear more likely to avoid or delay significant cognitive decline, but the relationship between activity and…
Read MoreCan Population Aging Mean Less, Not More, Cognitive Decline?
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessThe increased life expectancy of the global population is well established, but the quality of life among the world’s growing population of older adults is…
Read MoreHypertension, Diabetes & Language Comprehension in Cognitive Aging
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessIt is becoming increasingly clear that cardiovascular health and other forms of physical well-being are crucial for healthy cognitive aging. A recent study explored the…
Read MoreHearing Loss Associated with Hospitalization & Poor Health
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessHearing loss among older adults can lead to a variety of functional challenges, and has been associated with poorer long-term cognitive outcomes. A study recently…
Read More“Emotional Contagion” & Interpersonal Connection in Alzheimer’s Disease
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessChanges in emotion and mood are common in people with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and in many cases of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It remains unclear…
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