Cognitive Science

The latest breakthroughs, innovations, and cool happenings at the cutting edge of the world of cognitive science. Updated daily.

Tai Chi boosts brain connectivity and activation in Parkinson’s patients

Imagine your brain as a complex communication network, with different regions constantly exchanging information. In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of a 12-week Tai Chi-based action observation training (TC-AOT) on patients with early-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD). They found that TC-AOT led to enhanced brain functional connectivity (FC) between key regions involved in motor […]

Published on October 10, 2023

Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Anti-Amyloid Therapies and Geriatric Syndromes

Imagine sailing through uncharted waters, not knowing what lies ahead. That’s how the medical community currently feels about the use of anti-amyloid therapies (AAT) in patients with geriatric syndromes. Despite their potential benefits, the literature has paid scant attention to this patient group. In this exploratory analysis, researchers scoured through articles on various AATs and […]

Published on October 10, 2023

Mapping the Inner Workings of the Brain: A Journey through the Sensorimotor System

Imagine exploring a vast network of interconnected highways, each with its own traffic flow and purpose. That’s exactly what researchers did when studying the sensorimotor system in young and older individuals. By analyzing resting-state functional MRI data, they uncovered fascinating differences between the two age groups. In young individuals, information flowed efficiently and rapidly, like […]

Published on October 10, 2023