Cognitive Science

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The Language of Dementia: How Connectedness in Speech Reveals the Severity

Imagine a group of friends sitting around a campfire, sharing stories, and passing a sentence from one person to another. They laugh, they interrupt each other, and their stories flow seamlessly. Now imagine another group where each person speaks in short, disconnected bursts. Their words hang in the air, unanchored, leaving sentences unfinished and thoughts […]

Published on September 19, 2023

Exploring Exosomes: A Potential Key to Diagnosing Parkinson’s

Imagine exosomes as tiny messengers traveling through the body, carrying important cargo. Scientists have investigated whether ferritin and TfR, two proteins involved in iron metabolism, can be detected in plasma neural-derived exosomes to identify potential markers for Parkinson’s disease (PD). By isolating these exosomes from PD patients and healthy controls, researchers found significantly higher levels […]

Published on September 19, 2023

Quality of Life and Physical Activity Impact Cognitive Frailty in Older Adults

Just like cars need regular maintenance to run smoothly, our brains also require certain factors to stay sharp as we age. A recent study examined the health factors associated with cognitive frailty in older adults living in the community. The researchers investigated various aspects of health, including nutritional status, physical function, quality of life, sleep […]

Published on September 18, 2023