As we look ahead to a future where the percentage of older adults is expected to double, it becomes imperative to find ways to support healthy cognitive aging. Regular physical activity is known to benefit both physical and cognitive health, but the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. In this randomized controlled trial, researchers will […]
Published on September 14, 2023
Imagine a superhero team, the Cochlear Crusaders, swooping in to save the day! Cochlear implants (CI) are like their superpower, helping combat severe to profound hearing loss and its associated risk factors for dementia. But can these Crusaders also prevent age-related cognitive decline? Recent studies have shown promise, but they were limited by short follow-up […]
Published on September 14, 2023
Abstract Capacities for abstract thinking and problem-solving are central to human cognition. Processes of abstraction allow the transfer of experiences and knowledge between contexts helping us make informed decisions in new or changing contexts. While we are often inclined to relate such reasoning capacities to individual minds and brains, they may in fact be contingent […]
Published on September 13, 2023