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A new study found that older adults with higher dietary copper intake performed better on cognitive tests. Copper plays key ...
The study investigates the link between pesticide exposure and cognitive impairment in older adults, suggesting a need for ...
Isolation, communication difficulties, reduced alertness—hearing impairment or loss is a real challenge in daily life. Over time, it can also become a risk factor for cognitive decline. A team from ...
A major study of almost 4,500 older adults in China has revealed a significant connection between grip strength and cognitive function. The research suggests that how firmly older adults can ...
A new longitudinal study suggests that overall well-being—and especially a strong sense of purpose—are important components ...
Higher glycemia was associated with worse cognitive score outcomes among patients with short-duration type 2 diabetes at 4-year follow-up.
Dog and cat owners saw improved brain health — more than those who had birds or fish, or no pets — according to a new study, published in Scientific Reports, that used 18 years of data on cognitive ...
The decision to withdraw a driver’s licence is complex and high-stakes, but fair and effective medical fitness-to-drive assessments are essential to protecting all road users, writes Dr Beth Cheal.
A new study led by UCLA investigators shows that Verbal Reaction Time (VRT), the amount of time it takes a person to respond ...
Young adults with major depressive disorder show distinct metabolic signals in two brain regions, and the pattern differs between those who struggle on thinking tasks and those who do not. In a new ...
For the first time, a study shows an online assessment can provide a scientific measure of acetylcholine—a key brain chemical ...