All articles tagged with #cognitive resilience
A large-scale study reveals that Alzheimer's disease involves fundamental breakdowns in epigenomic control within brain cells, leading to gene expression dysregulation and cognitive decline, suggesting new treatment avenues targeting genome stability.
Research on 'SuperAgers'—people over 80 with memory performance comparable to much younger individuals—reveals they have thicker brain cortices, unique neurons, and resistance or resilience to Alzheimer's pathology, offering insights into maintaining cognitive health into old age.
People who keep their minds sharp as they age tend to incorporate daily habits such as brain training games, continuous learning, rejecting stereotypes about aging, exercising both body and mind, eating brain-boosting foods, getting enough sleep, staying connected socially, meditating, listening to music, and using their imagination. These habits contribute to mental agility and cognitive resilience, helping individuals live life to the fullest regardless of age.
Researchers have discovered a protein, neuritin, that is associated with cognitive resilience to Alzheimer’s disease and may delay cognitive decline. This protein helps retain neuronal connections, even when toxic substances such as amyloid beta plaques and tau tangles that cause Alzheimer’s try to break them down. The team plans to focus on the basic biology of neuritin but also on how they can harness neuritin as a biomarker of Alzheimer’s or a therapeutic.
A stronger sense of purpose in life enhances cognitive resilience in middle-aged adults, according to a new study. Having a purposeful life implies changes in the organization of the brain, with one specific brain network showing greater functional connections within its components and with other brain areas, which represents a neuroprotective mechanism that could improve cognitive function in old age. The study suggests that higher rates of purpose in life may promote resilience against brain changes already observable in middle age.
Having a strong sense of purpose in life may promote cognitive resilience among middle-aged adults, according to new research. This resilience refers to the brain's ability to cope with stressors, injuries, and pathology, and resist the development of symptoms or disabilities. The study found that having a purposeful life may change the organization of the brain, with one specific brain network showing greater functional connections within its components and with other brain areas, ultimately ensuring better cognitive function into old age.