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·June 4, 2024·2 min read

Stress Hinders Cognitive Gains from Mental Activities

A new study found that mentally stimulating activities improve cognition in memory clinic patients, but stress undermines these benefits. Higher cognitive reserve enhances cognition, but physiological stress reduces this positive effect. This research suggests that stress management techniques, such as mindfulness and meditation, could complement Alzheimer's prevention strategies.

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·February 20, 2023·4 min read

Study Aims to Understand Why Women More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease

Cognitive reserve measured through IQ predicted the steepness of cognitive decline in aging men, but not women.

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·July 20, 2019·3 min read

Lower childhood IQ linked to Alzheimer’s later in life

Children with the APOE E4 gene perform lower on verbal and general IQ tests than their peers without the genetic risk factor. APOE E4 is a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests the effects of the gene manifests before adulthood and could be the earliest biomarker for later vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 21, 2019·4 min read

Youthful Cognitive Ability Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life

A new study reports your general cognitive ability as a young adult may be a strong predictor of your cognitive function later in life. Researchers report other factors, such as education level and intellectual activities only play a minor role in age related cognitive function.

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·December 9, 2017·5 min read

Genetics Study Adds Further Evidence That Education Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study adds further weight to the theory that being educated may help to stave off Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 20, 2017·5 min read

Stimulate Your Brain Early to Stay Mentally Healthy in Old Age

Continuing education and taking leadership roles while young can help you stay mentally healthy later in life, a new study reports.

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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Dementia On the Downslide, Especially in Those With More Education

A new study reports the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping and those with a higher level of education appear to have a lower risk of developing dementia.