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·January 13, 2025·5 min read

Indoor Temperatures Affect Cognitive Function in Older Adults

A new study reveals that older adults experience the least attention difficulties when home temperatures remain between 68–75 ˚F (20–24 ˚C). Deviations beyond this range double the risk of attention lapses, highlighting how even current climate conditions may harm cognitive health.

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·August 28, 2023·4 min read

Optimal Sleep Temperature: 68-77°F Ideal for Adults

Researchers have discovered that the best sleep for older adults comes at bedroom temperatures between 68 and 77°F. Beyond this range, sleep efficiency can plummet by 5-10%.

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·April 19, 2023·5 min read

Strong Sense of Purpose in Life Promotes Cognitive Resilience Among Middle-Aged Adults

A stronger sense of purpose enhances cognitive resilience in middle-aged adults, a new study reports. Those who report greater purpose in life have greater functional connectivity between the default mode network and other brain areas, which represents a neuroprotective mechanism that could improve cognitive function in old age.

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·March 17, 2023·6 min read

Dual-Task Walking Performance May Be an Early Indicator of Accelerated Brain Aging

The ability to dual-task walk and talk begins to decline around the age of 55. This decline is a result of changes to cognition and underlying brain function rather than due to physical changes associated with aging.

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·July 19, 2022·5 min read

Depression Linked to Consuming an Inflammatory Diet and Increasing Risk of Frailty

Middle-aged and older adults with depression may be more vulnerable to the effects of dietary inflammation, increasing the risk of frailty and other health disorders.