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.
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.
A new study adds further weight to the theory that being educated may help to stave off Alzheimer's disease.
Continuing education and taking leadership roles while young can help you stay mentally healthy later in life, a new study reports.
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.