Sleep quality, sleep medicine linked to greater cognitive decline in older Black adults, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 29, 2024
A new study highlighted the differences in sleep factors as they relate to cognitive function as well as race and ethnicity. Namely, Black individuals are more likely to have adverse impacts from sleep...
Playing musical instrument linked to better brain health in older adults, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 30, 2024
A new study ties playing a musical instrument to better memory and executive function (the ability to perform complex tasks).
Trial: Daily multivitamin can boost memory, slow cognitive aging in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 19, 2024
Older adults who take multivitamins every day can improve their memory and slow cognitive aging, a new study finds.
Brain fog may last 8 months after bout with COVID-19, patient study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 25, 2021
Many recovered patients had problems with executive functioning, which can include trouble with organization, listening and attention, as well as processing speed, category fluency, memory encoding, and...
Hear about the latest way to improve cognitive function?
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 27, 2020
Hearing aids may help seniors regain executive functioning skills – abilities that don’t typically return once lost, say researchers.
Testosterone supplements may boost cognition in older men, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 22, 2020
Testosterone use is linked to improvements in overall cognition, psychomotor speed and executive function in older men, a new study has shown.
Identifying problem-solving deficits can help slow Alzheimer’s progression, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 11, 2012
Identifying traits of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) a condition that frequently precedes Alzheimer’s can help families and clinicians get an earlier jump on Alzheimer’s treatments, a study...