Sentences with phrase «by cognitive delays»

Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder characterized by cognitive delays and often certain physical features, including reduced stature and brain size.

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Through its pervasive digital ads, TV spots, and radio voice - overs, Lumosity, the agency said, had peddled «unfounded claims» that users could reduce or delay serious cognitive conditions, including Alzheimer's, dementia, and ADHD just by playing its games.

Because there is still no accepted biomarker for aging, the drug's success would be judged by whether it can delay the development of several diseases whose incidence increases dramatically with age: cardiovascular disease, cancer, and cognitive decline, along with mortality.

«Factors such as adhering to a healthy lifestyle including a diet that is rich in essential nutrients, regular exercise engagement, and having an adequate cardiovascular profile all seem to be effective ways by which to preserve cognitive function and delay cognitive decline,» said Cohen.

The findings are in line with other studies that suggest that cognitively stimulating activities can indeed increase cognitive reserve and delay cognitive decline in older age» says Anja Leist who is supported by a postdoctoral research fellowship of the National Research Fund Luxembourg.

«We found that physical activities that enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, such as walking, are inexpensive, accessible and could potentially improve quality of life by delaying cognitive decline and prolonging independent function,» he added.

The potential for early diagnosis and delaying the onset of motor or cognitive decline by perhaps ten years is of potentially profound importance in an aging society.»

GM1 gangliosidosis, or Landing disease, is a rare inherited neurodegenerative lysosomal storage disorder characterized by severe cognitive and motor developmental delays resulting in the death of most patients at a very young age.

Roifman Syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by growth retardation, cognitive delay, spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia and antibody deficiency.

One study found that women with the highest intake of berries appeared to have a delay in cognitive aging by a whopping 2.5 years.

The study results indicate that cognitive decline could be delayed by as much as 2.5 years in older people who eat greater quantities of the berries, which are high in flavonoids

Recent research has revealed that polyphenols, such as resveratrol in wine, can increase maximum lifespan by 59 % and delay age related decay of cognitive function in animal models.

The consumption of blueberries and strawberries is associated with delayed cognitive aging by as much as 2.5 years — thought to be because of brain - localizing anthocyanin phytonutrients, as shown on functional MRI scans.

In a study of older adults published in Annals of Neurology, blueberries enhanced the removal of amyloid beta plaques in the brain, delaying cognitive aging by up to two and a half years.

«Redshirting,» or the act of delaying a student's kindergarten entrance by one year, many parents believe, will give their child time to develop cognitive and social skills that will make him more successful in school.

``... children in poverty may experience delays in cognitive development due to high - stress situations created by poverty such as lack of food, shelter, or stability.

Even young children that have friends may find themselves left behind by their peers as they get older if the seizures limit their activities or result in cognitive delays.

This can be explained by the findings of other studies (Reiter & Lapidot - Lefler, 2007; Jahoda, Pert, & Trower, 2006; Luckasson et al., 2002) which have shown that delay in aspects of cognitive development affects the socio - emotional development as well.

The effect of parental violence on children is also evidenced by delayed speech, delayed motor and cognitive skills, and poor school performance.