Month: July 2022

COVID-19 Recovery Takes a Toll on Performance of Soccer Players, Study Reveals

Imagine you’re a soccer player, and after recovering from COVID-19, your matchday performance isn’t what it used to be. A study has found that professional soccer players experienced a drop in performance after battling the virus, with three quarters of them fighting fatigue for a whopping six weeks! It’s like trying to kick the ball […]

Published on July 14, 2022

Screening Cognitive Symptoms Online: A Click Away for Peace of Mind!

Imagine having a virtual doctor to assess your loved one’s memory problems. Thanks to the Spanish Confederation of Associations of Families of People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (CEAFA), a website has been created as a convenient tool for concerned friends and family. This website not only offers valuable information about Alzheimer’s disease, but […]

Published on July 14, 2022

Amplifying the Brain’s Processing Speed: A Delicate Dance of Training and Stimulation

Just like a skilled dancer partners with music to create a mesmerizing performance, researchers are exploring the synergistic effects of Speed of Processing (SoP) training and alpha transcranial alternating current stimulation (α-tACS) on cognitive performance in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Previous studies have shown that cognitive training programs combined with non-invasive brain stimulation […]

Published on July 14, 2022