Exposure to air pollution may harm brain health of older adults, study suggests
Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
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Mental Process: Cognitive function
Medical news and research articles
Exercise as an anti-aging intervention to avoid detrimental impact of mental fatigue
Retired people who habitually exercise are more able to fight the impacts of mental fatigue, new research suggests.
Apr 3, 2025
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Finding their way: GPS ignites independence in older adult drivers
GPS tech may empower older adults to be more adventurous on the road, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health by Sol Morrissey from the University of East Anglia and colleagues.
Apr 3, 2025
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Cognitive decline comes sooner for people with heart failure
There are over six million Americans with heart failure who are at greater risk of losing their cognitive abilities earlier in life, a study suggests.
Apr 3, 2025
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Alcohol's lasting impact: Study reveals how heavy drinking damages cognition
For the first time, researchers demonstrate in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making.
Apr 2, 2025
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Common drug combinations affect Alzheimer's Disease pathology differently in male and female mice
Certain widely used drug combinations may either slow down or worsen the progression of Alzheimer's disease, but their effects differ between sexes. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia, ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Exercise of any kind boosts brainpower at any age
Whether it's an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, new research from the University of South Australia shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and memory across children, adults, and ...
Mar 25, 2025
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How does education affect Alzheimer's and dementia risk? It's about more than degree attainment
Education has long been associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, but a new study reveals that this protection extends far beyond diplomas and degrees. Co-led by researchers at The University ...
Mar 17, 2025
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Fluoride in drinking water associated with impaired childhood cognition, study of rural Bangladesh suggests
Elevated concentrations of fluoride can occur in well water, and in some countries, it is added to drinking water to counteract caries in the population. A study from Karolinska Institutet now supports a few previous studies ...
Mar 7, 2025
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At-home brain speed tests bridge cognitive data gaps
Online tests of women's reaction times offer insights into cognitive function and could help fill data gaps on early cognitive problems, potentially shedding light on dementia development later in life, finds a new study ...
Mar 6, 2025
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