Triple combo of exercise, cognitive training, vitamin D improves cognition, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 21, 2023
Aerobic-resistance exercises and computerized cognitive training improved brain power in older adults with mild cognitive impairments. But add vitamin D into the mix — thought to be linked with better...
Repeat falls less likely when older adults receive cognitive training, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
May 17, 2023
Repeat falls are 31% less likely over a 10-year period when older adults receive speed of processing training, new findings show.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, April 21
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 20, 2020
Brain training can boost daily function in seniors with range of cognitive abilities … Increase in infections may indicate future cancer diagnosis …Antiviral remdesivir prevents disease progression...
Q&A: Helping your residents ‘learn like a child’
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 17, 2019
Dr. Rachel Wu says learning brand new skills is crucial to cognitive health as we age. Here, she explains how and why we should ‘learn like a child.’
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