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

More information: Jesús Díaz-García et al, Brain endurance training improves sedentary older adults' cognitive and physical ...

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

For example, a recent meta-analysis of aerobic, resistance training and tai chi interventions in people older than 50 showed little benefit of exercise on cognitive function.9 The discrepancy in ...

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.

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

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 ...

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

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 activity led to noticeable cognitive improvements in 30 older adults aged 63 to 90. After just 20 minutes of playing the VR game, participants showed improvements in visuospatial rotation and ...

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 ...