Cognitive Science

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Never Stop Learning: Adult Education and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Just like how exercising your body keeps it fit and healthy, engaging in adult education can do wonders for your brain! A recent study explored the effects of participating in adult education classes on cognitive function and the risk of dementia in older adults. The researchers followed a large group of participants over several years […]

Published on August 23, 2023

A holo-spectral EEG analysis provides an early detection of cognitive decline and predicts the progression to Alzheimer’s disease

AimsOur aim was to differentiate patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) from cognitively normal (CN) individuals and predict the progression from MCI to AD within a 3-year longitudinal follow-up. A newly developed Holo-Hilbert Spectral Analysis (HHSA) was applied to resting state EEG (rsEEG), and features were extracted and subjected to machine […]

Published on August 22, 2023

Beauty Sleep: Lack of Zzz’s Linked to Age-Related Vision Problems

Just like a well-rested face appears brighter and more youthful, a good night’s sleep may also play a role in keeping our eyes healthy. A recent study explored the connection between sleep duration and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Using survey data from over 5,000 participants and genetic analysis, researchers found that shorter sleep duration was […]

Published on August 22, 2023