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health13 days ago•8 min saved

Boosted speed-of-processing training cuts dementia risk by 25% over 20 years

In a 20-year follow-up of the ACTIVE trial, older adults who completed speed-of-processing training plus booster sessions (at 11 and 35 months) had a 25% lower risk of diagnosed dementia, including Alzheimer's, than controls; memory and reasoning training did not reduce risk. The effect, derived from Medicare data (1999–2019), required about 10 initial sessions plus boosters and total training time under 24 hours. Benefits likely stem from adaptive, implicit learning, with boosters essential for durability.

via Neuroscience News|

#active-study #boosters #cognitive-training

health13 days ago•7 min saved

Adaptive speed-brain training linked to lower dementia risk in older adults

A 20-year ACTIVE trial analysis found an adaptive, speed-focused brain game (Double Decision) reduced dementia diagnoses by about 25% in adults over 65 who completed the initial training plus booster sessions; memory and reasoning training did not lower risk. The benefit seems tied to booster sessions and may reflect increased brain connectivity and cognitive reserve, but causality is not proven and diagnoses were based on health records rather than clinical dementia subtypes. The study underscores brain health as part of a broader lifestyle approach.

via AOL.com|

#active-trial #alzheimers #cognitive-training

health18 days ago•4 min saved

Speed Training May Cut Dementia Risk by 25%, Study Says—But Caution Emphasized

A large randomized trial of over 2,800 seniors found that a speed-based brain-training program, delivered in under 24 hours total, was associated with a 25% lower risk of developing dementia over 20 years based on Medicare records, while two other training types showed no significant effect; researchers call it a gold-standard study but note wide margins of error and several limitations that limit generalizability, signaling the need for further research.

via ScienceAlert|

#brain-training #cognitive-training #dementia

health18 days ago•6 min saved

Speed-Training Game Slashes Dementia Risk by 25% in Major 20-Year Study

A NIH-backed ACTIV study of 2,000 adults aged 65+ found that an online speed-training game called Double Decision reduced long-term dementia risk by 25%, unlike slower or non-adaptive cognitive games. The game’s adaptive, fast-paced nature may boost brain connectivity, but the exact mechanisms remain unclear.

via Business Insider|

#activ-study #brain-health #cognitive-training

health3 months ago•5 min saved

Top Strategies and Foods to Boost Brain Health and Prevent Dementia

Building and maintaining cognitive reserve through lifelong intellectual activities, social engagement, and cognitive training can help preserve mental sharpness and resist age-related cognitive decline, supported by recent neuroscientific research and practical interventions.

via PsyPost|

#aging #brain-health #cognitive-reserve

health4 months ago•3 min saved

Brain exercises and chemical boosts may reverse aging-related cognitive decline

A 10-week study shows that mental exercises can increase acetylcholine levels in the brain of older adults, potentially reversing age-related decline in decision-making and memory functions, similar to effects seen in early Alzheimer's treatments.

via NPR|

#acetylcholine #brain-aging #cognitive-training

health4 months ago•5 min saved

Top Habits to Maintain Brain Health and Sharpness at Any Age

Maintaining mental sharpness with age is achievable by developing and engaging in activities that build cognitive reserve, such as lifelong learning, social interactions, and cognitively stimulating leisure activities, which can enhance brain resilience and flexibility through neuroplasticity. Recent research emphasizes that cognitive reserve is dynamic and can be strengthened at any age, offering promising strategies for healthy aging.

via ScienceAlert|

#aging #brain-health #cognitive-reserve

health-and-wellness4 months ago•2 min saved

Boost Your Brainpower with Mental Fitness Training

Mental fitness is now recognized as essential for high performance, with training methods like neuroplasticity exercises, sleep optimization, stress management, and cognitive training becoming mainstream among athletes and professionals to enhance focus, resilience, and overall performance.

via Sports Illustrated|

#cognitive-training #health-and-wellness #mental-fitness

health4 months ago•4 min saved

Social Inference as a Potential Cure for Schizophrenia

Researchers at Case Western Reserve have identified social inference—the ability to interpret social cues—as a key target for treating early-stage schizophrenia. Strengthening this skill through structured social training programs could improve functional recovery, prevent long-term disability, and offer a personalized approach beyond traditional medication, especially when implemented early during adolescence.

via Neuroscience News|

#cognitive-training #early-intervention #health

health-and-wellness4 months ago•5 min saved

Simple Habits and Activities to Maintain Brain Health and Youthfulness

Maintaining good cognitive health with age is achievable by developing and sustaining cognitive reserve through lifelong activities like education, social interactions, learning new skills, and engaging in cognitively stimulating leisure activities, which can strengthen brain resilience and flexibility, thereby delaying or preventing cognitive decline.

via The Conversation|

#aging #brain-health #cognitive-reserve

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Unlock Healthy Aging with Brain Games and Exercise

A new study published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise suggests that combining brain games with exercise, known as brain endurance training (BET), can significantly enhance cognitive and physical performance in older adults. Originally developed for athletes, BET involves cognitive tasks followed by physical exercise, improving attention, executive function, and physical endurance. The study found that older adults engaging in BET showed greater improvements in cognitive and physical performance compared to those who only exercised or did neither. BET could potentially reduce the risk of falls and accidents in older adults.

via Fit and Well|

#brain-endurance-training #cognitive-training #exercise

health1 year ago•4 min saved

Exploring Games as a Tool to Combat Dementia

Research suggests that cognitively stimulating activities like crosswords and brain training games may help delay cognitive decline and dementia, but evidence is mixed. While some studies show potential benefits, such as improved cognitive abilities and delayed memory decline, the link between these activities and reduced dementia risk is not definitively proven. The concept of 'cognitive reserve' suggests that mental exercises could build resilience against dementia, but more research is needed to confirm these effects. Experts agree that such activities are generally beneficial, though the effectiveness of paid brain training programs is debated.

via The Seattle Times|

#brain-health #cognitive-training #crosswords

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Promising Results: Online Brain Training Games Boost Cognition in MS Trial"

A small clinical trial conducted in Nebraska found that the use of a computer-based program called BrainHQ led to significant improvements in cognitive test scores among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The study included 52 adults with relapsing-remitting MS who underwent cognitive training with BrainHQ for six weeks. The results showed that the participants who underwent the BrainHQ training had significantly better cognitive function compared to the control group. The findings suggest that computerized cognitive training with BrainHQ could be a valuable option for MS patients experiencing cognitive decline.

via Multiple Sclerosis News Today|

#brainhq #clinical-trial #cognition

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Prior Training and Exercise: Powerful Defense Against Cognitive Decline

Prior training in rats has been found to enhance memory functions and task performance in old age, suggesting the potential benefits of early cognitive training in reducing cognitive decline later in life. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Edinburgh explored the impact of prior training on cognitive aging and found that it improved cognition by facilitating task performance, strengthening short-term and intermediate memory, and enabling encoding-boosted long-term memory. The study suggests that there is a selective impairment in encoding for long-term memory formation in early aging and an additional impairment in consolidation in later aging. These findings provide insights into the processes affected by aging and highlight the importance of cognitive training for maintaining cognitive function in old age.

via SciTechDaily|

#aging-research #cognitive-aging #cognitive-training

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Revolutionary Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Treatment Transforms Lives of Children with ADHD"

A breakthrough in treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been discovered through a clinical trial involving brain stimulation combined with cognitive training. The study found that after two weeks, 55% of children with ADHD showed significant clinical improvements in their symptoms compared to the control group. The improvements were maintained at three weeks post-trial, and participants also had changes in their brain electrical activity patterns. Further research and trials are needed, but this non-pharmacological intervention has the potential to transform the lives of children with ADHD and provide an alternative to medication.

via New York Post |

#adhd #brain-stimulation #clinical-trial