In a middle-aged cohort study, researchers investigated the impact of cardiovascular risk factors on white matter damage and cognitive functions in men and women. They found that hypertension had a stronger association with more extensive white matter hyperintensities (WMH) and lower fractional anisotropy (FA) in women compared to men. Additionally, current smoking was associated with […]
Just like a fragile vase that is more likely to break, being physically, cognitively, socially, or biopsychosocially frail makes older adults more vulnerable to developing cognitive disorders such as dementia. In this updated systematic review and meta-analysis, the researchers gathered evidence from 30 longitudinal studies that examined the association between multi-concept frailty and cognitive decline […]
Just like a symphony blending different instruments and melodies, musical training enhances the connection between working memory and speech-on-speech perception in older adults. As we age, our ability to understand speech in noisy environments, like crowded parties, declines. However, research suggests that older adults who have received musical training are able to maintain better working […]
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