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Featured Neuroscience

·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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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·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.