New research published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement has found that older adults who regularly participated in mentally ... participants engaged in activities like reading, playing games, or ...

Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate from year to year may face an increased risk for dementia and cognitive ...

The study of 204 socially and economically vulnerable older adults (average age 70 years) determined that African American individuals had more than twice the odds of unrecognized cognitive ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in.

For older adults at risk for cognitive decline, especially those with remitted major depressive disorder (rMDD) — with or without mild cognitive impairment (MCI) — c ognitive remediation (CR ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain ...

Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. "This study quantifies a ...

A new study, published in the journal Nutrients, investigates factors associated with cognitive performance in older adults. In agreement with previous research, it finds that age, body mass index ...

Researchers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health say a combination of two “active” therapies may help slow cognitive decline in high-risk older adults. Scientists saw this decrease ...

Combining brain games with short bouts of exercise may provide greater cognitive and physical benefits than performing either ...

Why rediscovering childhood games is key to a happier life, play is often viewed as a trivial activity, something to do when ...