Posts Tagged ‘cognitive-functioning’
Next: Scalable, medication-free relief of cognitive symptoms related to Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
———- At-Home Cognitive Remediation May Provide Medication-Free Symptom Relief for Neuropsychological Issues Associated with Multiple Sclerosis (press release): “Cognitive impairment is one of the core symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)—and one of its most troubling concerns for many people with the condition. Now, a new study from NYU Langone Medical Center may provide hope for…
Read MoreWhy do steroid-taking athletes pay attention to their physical exercise regimens?
To Boost Brain Health and Performance, Harness Neuroplasticity The Right Way (Creativity Post): “…However, despite large investments, evidence that “smart” drugs or brain supplements actually work is scarce at the present. The
Read MorePhysical exercise as ADHD treatment: Necessary but not sufficient
— Can exercise reduce behavior problems and enhance cognition in children with ADHD? Results from multiple studies indicate that exercise mitigates aging-related declines in cognitive functioning and that it may enhance cognitive functioning in older adults. Exercise has also been shown to be
Read MoreWant to train your brain? Work as a physician, air traffic controller, financial analyst (or similar)
Mentally stimulating jobs keep your mind sharp post-retirement (Tech Times): “If you want to stay sharp in your golden years, it’s best to get the hard yards in early — a new study has found that people with mentally demanding jobs fare better in the years after retirement.…Mental acuity and memory retention was found to be…
Read MoreCognitive Training & Brain Teasers Can Increase Openness Among Older Adults
Brain Teasers Make Seniors More Open to New Ventures (medpage today): — ” A cognitive training program that included Sudoku and crossword puzzles made older adults more open to new experiences, according to a preliminary study.” — “Older adults undergo changes in personality, including shifts in openness or willingness to seek out new and cognitively challenging experiences.…
Read MoreStudy Links Obesity and Cognitive Fitness — In Both Directions
Obesity linked to Cognition (HealthCanal): — “Obese people tend to perform worse than healthy people at cognitive tasks like planning ahead, a literature review has found, concluding that psychological techniques used to treat anorexics could help obese people too.”
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