cognitive reserve

Latest

cognitive reserve

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·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.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·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.

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·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.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·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.

Image shows a book and a pair of old hands.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·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.

Username
Password

	Remember Me Lost your password?