Cognitive Science

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A New Model of Object Recognition Explores Selectivity and Invariance

Imagine you’re trying to find a specific book in a huge library. You may first look for categories of books, like fiction or non-fiction (computational level). Then, within each category, you might organize books by author or subject (algorithmic level). This new model of object recognition applies a similar approach to how our brain processes […]

Published on October 13, 2023

Cardiovascular disease risk models and dementia or cognitive decline: a systematic review

BackgroundHealth cognitive promotion and protection is a critical topic. With the world’s aging population and rising life expectancy, there will be many people living with highly age-related dementia illnesses. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and dementia share the same risk factors, such as unhealthy lifestyles and metabolic factors. These recognized risks associated with CVD and dementia frequently […]

Published on October 12, 2023

Unique characteristics of end-of-life hospitalizations in Parkinson disease

Imagine you’re exploring a maze, but this maze is the hospital journey of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. In this unique study, researchers found that hospitalizations near the end of life for people with Parkinson’s disease are longer, more expensive, and more resource-intensive than earlier hospitalizations. It’s like reaching the final stages of the maze and […]

Published on October 12, 2023