"Link Between Talking and Cognitive Decline Uncovered by Scientists"
A study conducted by University of Toronto researchers suggests that slowed-down speech may be a greater early indicator of dementia than forgetting words. The study involved showing pictures to 125 healthy adults and analyzing their descriptions using artificial intelligence to measure speech speed, pauses, and word variety. The findings indicated a correlation between executive functioning and speech speed, particularly in older participants. However, some experts caution that the experimental tasks may not fully reflect real-world language processing, suggesting the need for additional tools to detect early cognitive decline.
