Some changes in memory and cognition are a natural part of aging. However, it can become a more significant concern for some people and could disrupt daily life when it’s more severe. According to a ...

A new analysis explores relative statistical associations between various life factors and cognitive decline in elderly Americans, highlighting gaps in knowledge needed to reduce cognitive decline.

March 30, 2023 – For infants with the skull deformity craniosynostosis, head reshaping surgery after age 12 months has long been linked to impaired cognitive and language development. Now a new study ...

This is the second of three chapters exploring risk and protective factors and interventions relevant to cognitive aging. Chapter 4A discusses lifestyle factors and the physical environment, and ...

Many behavioral and lifestyle factors are potential determinants of the pace of cognitive aging and risk of dementia, some of which include exercise, smoking, drinking, and sleep patterns. These ...

With approximately 6.7 million Americans currently living with dementia, researchers have begun exploring factors beyond genetics that might influence cognitive decline. Recent findings have uncovered ...

A recent study published in the BMJ explores the impact of lifestyle and health conditions on the prevalence and incidence of cognitive decline. Study: Sleep duration, chronotype, health and lifestyle ...

Children who grow up in stressful environments often have elevated levels of "the stress hormone” cortisol, which can impair cognitive development. New research shows that some children growing up ...