Cognitive training and enhancement in older adults have emerged as key non‐pharmacological strategies to mitigate age‐related cognitive decline and improve everyday functioning.

As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes increasingly important. Why do some ...

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Cognitive decline in older adults refers to the concern of or difficulty with a person’s thinking, memory, concentration, and other brain functions beyond what is typically expected due to aging.

Exploring the cognitive aging process through this lens could have significant implications for designing the interventions needed to support older adults’ cognitive health.

As much as 50% of older adults have sleeping issues, including insomnia. Insomnia can raise a person’s risk for a number of health concerns including cognitive impairment and risk of falls.

In older adults, insomnia is associated with faster cognitive decline, increased stress for both the patient and their caregivers, reduced quality of life, and institutionalization, Dr Richards said.

The nationwide study, published in BMC Public Health, followed adults aged 60 and older for four years. Those with stronger baseline grip strength scored higher on cognitive tests measuring memory ...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may help protect cognitive functions and lead to brain benefits that could last for years, a recent study finds. Medical News Today Health Conditions ...

What are the benefits of Pilates for older adults? ... Pilates and cognitive stimulation in dual ... (2021). Effect of three months pilates training on balance and fall risk in older women ...

In older adults, increased sedentary time was associated with smaller brain volume, greater neurodegeneration, and worse cognitive performance, especially among apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 ...

Generally, research shows that brain training games can improve cognitive function in older adults. Examples include TETRIS, Candy Crush Saga, Wii Sports, and mobile versions of word puzzles ...