By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — For older adults who may otherwise be food-insecure, participating in food assistance benefits may be associated with a slower cognitive decline as they age ...

Two large studies involving Chinese older adults found strong links between loneliness, frailty and difficulty performing everyday tasks — with frailty appearing to act as a bridge in this ...

The primary aim was to compare the effects of two multimodal lifestyle interventions on global cognitive function in 2,000+ at-risk older adults. Secondary aims assessed intervention effects on ...

Depends on how it’s used As many people increasingly delegate cognitive tasks to AI, it’s worth considering what exactly we’re gaining and what we are at risk of losing.

Long-term musical training may mitigate the age-related decline in speech perception by enhancing cognitive reserve, according to a study published July 15th in the open-access journal PLOS ...

The recruitment of neural activity and strengthening of functional connectivity are thought to reflect a compensatory strategy employed by older adults to maintain optimal cognitive performance.

For many adults who have experienced a stroke or brain injury, or who are navigating life with dementia, these challenges are daily realities. But there's help and hope through cognitive therapy.

A comprehensive global analysis reveals that functional disability in older adults affects millions worldwide, with nearly half experiencing difficulties performing essential daily tasks. The ...

Sedentary behavior is associated with cognitive decline and reduces brain volume in older adults, especially among those at high genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

HR chiefs are boosting productivity by rolling out AI agents to handle the grunt work ('cognitive download'), but they're simultaneously leveling up skills ('cognitive upgrade').

Certain behaviors and activities can promote strong cognitive health and may help to reduce or delay cognitive decline through the years. Metro Creative Connection ...