Cognitive Science

The latest breakthroughs, innovations, and cool happenings at the cutting edge of the world of cognitive science. Updated daily.

Spotting Cognitive Decline in Illiterate Elderly Chinese Women

Imagine you’re a detective in a movie, trying to crack a case. In this case, your mission is to predict cognitive impairment risk in elderly illiterate Chinese women. To achieve this, researchers used a powerful tool called a prediction model. Just like how the detective gathers clues and evidence to uncover the truth, the scientists […]

Published on April 26, 2023

Gout patients at reduced risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and vascular dementia

Imagine gout patients as fearless defenders, fighting off the enemies of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and vascular dementia. A team of researchers gathered evidence from six cohort studies, examining over 2 million individuals, to assess the connection between gout and these conditions. The analysis revealed that gout patients had a lower risk of all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, […]

Published on April 26, 2023