Cognitive Science

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Post-stroke dysphagia and ambient air pollution are associated with dementia

IntroductionThis cohort study aimed to explore the potential association between ambient air pollution and dementia incidence in adults who have experienced a stroke. Additionally, the study aimed to determine dysphagia as a predictive factor for the subsequent development of dementia in patients with stroke.Materials and methodsThis retrospective nested case–control study used data from the Kaohsiung […]

Published on October 10, 2023

The Impact of Anesthetics on Developing Brains

Imagine a busy construction site buzzing with activity. Now imagine that the workers suddenly start operating at a slower pace, making mistakes, and forgetting important details. That’s kind of what happens when anesthetics are used on vulnerable brains, like those of young children. A recent editorial explores the potential neurotoxicity and neurocognitive impairment caused by […]

Published on October 10, 2023

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