Insulin Resistance May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline Summary: A new study reports insulin resistance is linked to accelerated cognitive decline. Source: AFTAU. Executive function and memory are particularly vulnerable to the effects of insulin resistance, Tel Aviv University researchers say. A new Tel Aviv University study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease finds that insulinContinue reading “Insulin Resistance May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline”
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Cognitive Training Helps Regain a Younger-Working Brain
Successful ageing
Cognitive Abilities Seem to Reinforce Each Other in Adolescence
Cognitive Abilities Seem to Reinforce Each Other in Adolescence Summary: A new study reports cognitive abilities mutually assist each other during development. This results in improved cognitive skills and general intelligence over time. Source: APS . One of the most striking findings in psychology is that almost all cognitive abilities are positively related – onContinue reading “Cognitive Abilities Seem to Reinforce Each Other in Adolescence”
Smart Home accommodations for seniors and special needs
Implementing smart home solutions Imagine this scenario: You come home from work and your front door, sensing your presence, automatically unlocks for you. You walk in, carrying bags of groceries, and as you enter the kitchen, the lights turn themselves on. You put your groceries away and realizing that you forgot an item, you sendContinue reading “Smart Home accommodations for seniors and special needs”
Vit B12, folate, homocysteine and Alzheimer’s disease
Introduction Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affecting the rate of cognitive decline and brain shrinkage include nonmodifiable factors such as age, low education levels, and genetic factors, whereas modifiable risk factors have also been identified. One such modifiable risk factor is homocysteine (Hcy), an amino acid that is produced in the methylation cycle ofContinue reading “Vit B12, folate, homocysteine and Alzheimer’s disease”