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·February 2, 2021·4 min read

A Promising Avenue to Restore Cognitive Function Impaired by Alzheimer’s Disease

ISRIB, a synthetic molecule capable of boosting protein synthesis, restored memory function in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease and restored protein synthesis in the hippocampus.

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·September 25, 2020·4 min read

Anxious, Moody Older Adults Are Vulnerable to Worse Cognitive Function

Older people who have higher levels of neuroticism are more likely to have worse cognitive function than those with other personality traits. Researchers say personality traits may be related to how well people can maintain their cognitive function, despite developing neuropathology associated with aging and dementia.

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·September 21, 2020·4 min read

Older People Have Become Younger

The physical and cognitive health of people aged 75 to 80 is significantly better than those of that age range thirty years ago.

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·September 18, 2020·5 min read

Actively Speaking Two Languages Protects Against Cognitive Impairment

People who actively communicate in two or more languages may have a lower risk of cognitive decline associated with aging.

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·September 13, 2020·3 min read

Addicted to the Sun? Research Shows It’s in Your Genes

Identical twins were more likely to have similar sun-seeking behaviors than non-identical twins, suggesting genetics play a key role in sun-seeking behaviors. Researchers identified five genes associated with sun-seeking behavior, some of which have previously been associated with behavioral traits linked to risk-taking and addiction.

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·September 3, 2020·4 min read

Moderate Cannabis Use Impacts Cognitive Functioning

Sibling study reveals moderate cannabis use during adolescence has adverse effects on cognitive function that cannot be explained by genetics or other environmental factors.

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·April 14, 2020·3 min read

Diet may help preserve cognitive function

Following a Mediterranean diet with greater adherence was linked to the lowest risk of cognitive impairment. High fish and vegetable consumption appeared to have the greatest protective effect against cognitive decline.

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·February 27, 2020·3 min read

Hearing aids may delay cognitive decline

93% of study participants showed improvement in cognitive and executive function after using a hearing aid.

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·February 26, 2020·4 min read

Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve brain function in patients with MS

Multiple sclerosis patients who received N-acetylcysteine treatments had improvements in metabolism in brain areas associated with cognition and attention.

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·January 22, 2020·3 min read

Study explores cognitive function in people with mental illness

Study finds few differences in the profiles of genes that influence cognition between those with severe mental health disorders and the general population.

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·December 12, 2019·6 min read

Hydration may affect cognitive function in some older adults

Among older women, lower levels of hydration were associated with lower scores on tests designed to measure attention, working memory, and motor speed. Researchers also found over-hydration may have a detrimental effect on cognitive function.

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·November 22, 2019·3 min read

Science underestimated dangerous effects of sleep deprivation

Findings debunk the common theory that attention is the only cognitive function affected by sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep also hinders a person's ability to complete activities that require following multiple steps.