Cognitive Science

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

MRI BrainAGE demonstrates increased brain aging in systemic lupus erythematosus patients

IntroductionSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune connective tissue disease affecting multiple organs in the human body, including the central nervous system. Recently, an artificial intelligence method called BrainAGE (Brain Age Gap Estimation), defined as predicted age minus chronological age, has been developed to measure the deviation of brain aging from a healthy population using […]

Published on October 20, 2023

Bulging Belly Boosts Brainpower: Link Between Visceral Fat and Cognitive Function

Imagine your brain as a computer and your belly fat as an upgrade that makes it run faster! A recent study investigated the effects of visceral adiposity index (VAI) levels on cognitive function in middle-aged and elderly Chinese individuals. Surprisingly, the study found that higher VAI levels, which indicate more belly fat, were associated with […]

Published on October 20, 2023

Shared genetic architecture of COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease

Just like a puzzle with interlocking pieces, new research has unveiled a surprising connection between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have discovered that these two seemingly unrelated conditions share a genetic architecture, meaning they have underlying genetic similarities. While the focus during the pandemic has been on reducing COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, it’s now crucial […]

Published on October 20, 2023