Sentences with phrase «function in aging adults»

The present research adds to an increasing number of exciting studies finding that yoga improves memory and brain function in aging adults.

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Our aim is to explore how physical activity and fitness are linked to academic achievement, cognitive functions, brain properties and executive functions at different ages, both in children and adults.»

While previous research has found that marriage can be good for people's pulmonary health as they age, it's not the only social connection that plays a role in older adults» lung function, this study found.

But, if adults were to engage in broad learning via the six factors that we provide (similar to those from early childhood experiences), aging adults could expand cognitive functioning beyond currently known limits,» Wu said.

The authors add that further studies are needed to confirm whether this function of sleep in forming emotional memories develops with time in adults with ADHD, or whether the dysfunction persists in ADHD sufferers of all ages.

A multidisciplinary group of scientists from the Sanders - Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky have identified an interesting connection between the health of the brain tissue that supports cognitive functioning and the presence of dementia in adults with Down syndrome.

Of clinical significance in terms of helping people with mental illness, the patients» happiness was unrelated to the severity or duration of their illness, to cognitive or physical function or to socioeconomic factors such as age and education, which among healthy adults have been linked to a greater sense of well - being.

CK: We have studies in C. elegans showing that the daf - 2 gene functions exclusively in the adult to control aging.

These links between older adults in England losing all natural teeth and having poorer memory and worse physical function 10 years later were more evident in adults aged 60 to 74 years than in those aged 75 and older.

Researchers analyzed data on cognitive function in 7,217 adults (61 percent African - American and 59 percent women) over the age of 65.

«Accelerated aging in young adults predicts the symptoms of advanced aging that we see in older adults: deficits in cognitive and physical functioning, feelings of ill - health, and even an older appearance.

«As the world's population ages, it is becoming increasingly important to develop ways to support successful prospective memory functioning so that older adults can continue to live independently at home without the need for assisted care,» said Nathan Rose, lead investigator of the study and now a research fellow in the School of Psychology at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne.

«When we think about quality of life for older adults, and improving quality of life, it seems like targeting the individual is only part of the story, and our findings suggests that for older adults, a larger part of individual well - being is defined by our partner's health and cognitive functioning as well,» said UA psychologist David Sbarra, a co-author of the paper, which will be published in Psychology and Aging, a journal of the American Psychological Association.

Fortunately, for these feline golden oldies, which are often cherished family members, it is now generally accepted that «healthy ageing» is achievable; just as it is in humans where the field of ageing wellness is dedicated to optimising mental, social and physical wellbeing and function in older adults.

They seek to understand the roles of the transcriptional regulators in adult RGCs, which will provide an important foray into understanding the mechanisms of how RGC health and function are maintained during aging, and how RGC loss is triggered in glaucoma.

Yet the «lack of reliable information about how sexual activity and function might change with age and illness, combined with taboos around discussing sex in later life, contributes to worry or even shame for many older adults,» she added.

«I am especially happy that we now have in hand reliable and comprehensive information on sexual function and activity among older adults based on a scientifically drawn representative sample of Americans 57 years of age and older,» said co-author Edward Laumann, PhD, the George Herbert Mead Distinguished Service Professor in Sociology and co-director of the 1992 National Health and Social Life Survey, which surveyed persons aged 18 to 59.

We present here the first comprehensive behavioral analysis of the effects of a conditional knock - down (starting at 4.5 weeks of age) of WT endogenous htt in adult mice in the absence of any potential mutant gain - of - function.

Although increased age was associated with specific influences on speed in cross-sectional comparisons, and in memory change in longitudinal comparisons among older adults, most of the relations between age and cognitive functioning in both cross-sectional and longitudinal comparisons were manifested as general influences shared with other cognitive measures.

These findings suggest that changes in hippocampal memory network function are causally related to episodic memory impairment in aging, and demonstrate that noninvasive stimulation can be used to alter memory - related network function in older adults.

Brandon Yates, MS, of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, will present the poster «Dehydration impairs executive function task in middle - age and older adults following endurance exercise» on Sunday, April 22, in the Exhibit Hall of the San Diego Convention Center.

She also encourages adults of all ages to try the same tests for physical function used in the study, to get a sense of where they are and what they might need to work on.

Researchers from the Örebro University Hospital in Sweden say the obesity - prone kids may be showing subtle signs of «poorer neurological function,» and that may explain why obese adults are at greater risk of dementia and other cognitive problems in old age.

* Clinical studies have demonstrated that HN019 ™ supports digestive regularity and promotes normal immune system function in healthy adults over age 50.

Another investigation during which adults were asked to perform 10 minutes of chanting followed by 10 minutes of breathing exercises (thirumoolar pranayama), found a potential increase in nerve growth factor (an agent that may be related to limiting age - related decline in brain function) following regular practice.

The age - related decline in growth hormone and associated IGF - 1 has been linked to age - related muscle atrophy, increased adipose tissue, and neuronal dysfunction.2, 9 In fact, growth hormone replacement therapy in elderly men has been shown to increase lean body mass.9 Growth hormone therapy (1 mg / day — for 5 months) has also been used to improve cognitive function in healthy adults and adults with mild cognitive impairment.10 While only modest amounts of growth hormone cross the blood - brain barrier, IGF - 1, which is actually responsible for the cognitive benefits, gets across just finin growth hormone and associated IGF - 1 has been linked to age - related muscle atrophy, increased adipose tissue, and neuronal dysfunction.2, 9 In fact, growth hormone replacement therapy in elderly men has been shown to increase lean body mass.9 Growth hormone therapy (1 mg / day — for 5 months) has also been used to improve cognitive function in healthy adults and adults with mild cognitive impairment.10 While only modest amounts of growth hormone cross the blood - brain barrier, IGF - 1, which is actually responsible for the cognitive benefits, gets across just finIn fact, growth hormone replacement therapy in elderly men has been shown to increase lean body mass.9 Growth hormone therapy (1 mg / day — for 5 months) has also been used to improve cognitive function in healthy adults and adults with mild cognitive impairment.10 While only modest amounts of growth hormone cross the blood - brain barrier, IGF - 1, which is actually responsible for the cognitive benefits, gets across just finin elderly men has been shown to increase lean body mass.9 Growth hormone therapy (1 mg / day — for 5 months) has also been used to improve cognitive function in healthy adults and adults with mild cognitive impairment.10 While only modest amounts of growth hormone cross the blood - brain barrier, IGF - 1, which is actually responsible for the cognitive benefits, gets across just finin healthy adults and adults with mild cognitive impairment.10 While only modest amounts of growth hormone cross the blood - brain barrier, IGF - 1, which is actually responsible for the cognitive benefits, gets across just fine.

In a five - year placebo - controlled Swedish study of 443 healthy adults between the ages of 70 and 88, a combination of 200 mcg of the mineral selenium and 200 mg of CoQ10 improved heart function and quality of life, while reducing number of days in the hospitaIn a five - year placebo - controlled Swedish study of 443 healthy adults between the ages of 70 and 88, a combination of 200 mcg of the mineral selenium and 200 mg of CoQ10 improved heart function and quality of life, while reducing number of days in the hospitain the hospital.

Brain Function — DMAE works by accelerating the brain's synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which in turn plays a key role in maximising mental ability as well as in preventing loss of memory in ageing adults.

Regular physical activity is especially important in older adults since aging — combined with oxidative stress and inflammation — promotes changes in brain structure and function (33, 34).

Maylor, E. A., Simpson, E. E., Secker, D. L., Meunier, N., Andriollo - Sanchez, M., Polito, A., Stewart - Knox, B., McConville, C., O'Connor, J. M., and Coudray, C. Effects of zinc supplementation on cognitive function in healthy middle - aged and older adults: the ZENITH study.

Again this beneficial effect may be age accentuated as ``... creatine supplementation does not improve cognitive function in young adults.

Normal cone cell function can be seen on Electroretinogram (ERG) before six weeks of age, but becomes abnormal between 6 to 12 weeks of age and is completely absent in affected adult dogs signifying complete loss of Cone Cells.

Dietary antioxidants have a positive effect on the immune function of adult dogs In a study at WALTHAM, 40 adult dogs (mean 4.4 1.85 years of age) were divided into two groups where half received a standard diet and the other half received the same diet supplemented with antioxidant nutrients (taurine, vitamin E, vitamin C, lutein,?

Producers of a new reality show, Kid Nation, due to air on CBS in mid-September, are facing complaints that the show — in which children ages 8 to 15 try to create a functioning town with minimal adult supervision — violated child labor laws.

Job Details MAJOR FUNCTION: Non-licensed person who assists in the nursing care or patient who may include newborn, children, adolescents and all ages of adults.

Associations between blood cadmium levels and cognitive function in a cross-sectional study of US adults aged 60 years or older

Using a grant from the Bezos Family Foundation, Mind in the Making (MITM) and Vroom have partnered with Every Child Succeeds, a regional home visiting program in southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky, to promote engaged learning and executive function skills for adults and children (ages 0 - 3) enrolled in home visiting.

Dr. Goudzwaard provides therapy and consultation services to adults of all ages struggling with: Schizophrenia / Schizoaffective, PTSD, Anxiety / OCD, Depression, Bipolar disorders, Change in Life issues, Dual Diagnosis (mental health / substance abuse), Borderline intellectual functioning and life skills training.

DSM - IV disorders, as well as multiple aspects of function, were assessed for the interval between FU25 and FU41 (mean, 16 years) with the nonpatient edition of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM - IV Axis I Disorders.20 We designed an interview to evaluate adult ADHD symptoms and directly related impairment.21 Because childhood ADHD had been established in probands and ruled out in comparison participants, ongoing ADHD was diagnosed when all clinical criteria were met, without recalled onset age (ie, the person «often» experienced the stipulated criteria, had significant related impairment or distress, and had cross-situationality).

Given their typical age of onset, a broad range of mental disorders are increasingly being understood as the result of aberrations of developmental processes that normally occur in the adolescent brain.4 — 6 Executive functioning, and its neurobiological substrate, the prefrontal cortex, matures during adolescence.5 The relatively late maturation of executive functioning is adaptive in most cases, underpinning characteristic adolescent behaviours such as social interaction, risk taking and sensation seeking which promote successful adult development and independence.6 However, in some cases it appears that the delayed maturation of prefrontal regulatory regions leads to the development of mental illness, with neurobiological studies indicating a broad deficit in executive functioning which precedes and underpins a range of psychopathology.7 A recent meta - analysis of neuroimaging studies focusing on a range of psychotic and non-psychotic mental illnesses found that grey matter loss in the dorsal anterior cingulate, and left and right insula, was common across diagnoses.8 In a healthy sample, this study also demonstrated that lower grey matter in these regions was found to be associated with deficits in executive functioning performancin the adolescent brain.4 — 6 Executive functioning, and its neurobiological substrate, the prefrontal cortex, matures during adolescence.5 The relatively late maturation of executive functioning is adaptive in most cases, underpinning characteristic adolescent behaviours such as social interaction, risk taking and sensation seeking which promote successful adult development and independence.6 However, in some cases it appears that the delayed maturation of prefrontal regulatory regions leads to the development of mental illness, with neurobiological studies indicating a broad deficit in executive functioning which precedes and underpins a range of psychopathology.7 A recent meta - analysis of neuroimaging studies focusing on a range of psychotic and non-psychotic mental illnesses found that grey matter loss in the dorsal anterior cingulate, and left and right insula, was common across diagnoses.8 In a healthy sample, this study also demonstrated that lower grey matter in these regions was found to be associated with deficits in executive functioning performancin most cases, underpinning characteristic adolescent behaviours such as social interaction, risk taking and sensation seeking which promote successful adult development and independence.6 However, in some cases it appears that the delayed maturation of prefrontal regulatory regions leads to the development of mental illness, with neurobiological studies indicating a broad deficit in executive functioning which precedes and underpins a range of psychopathology.7 A recent meta - analysis of neuroimaging studies focusing on a range of psychotic and non-psychotic mental illnesses found that grey matter loss in the dorsal anterior cingulate, and left and right insula, was common across diagnoses.8 In a healthy sample, this study also demonstrated that lower grey matter in these regions was found to be associated with deficits in executive functioning performancin some cases it appears that the delayed maturation of prefrontal regulatory regions leads to the development of mental illness, with neurobiological studies indicating a broad deficit in executive functioning which precedes and underpins a range of psychopathology.7 A recent meta - analysis of neuroimaging studies focusing on a range of psychotic and non-psychotic mental illnesses found that grey matter loss in the dorsal anterior cingulate, and left and right insula, was common across diagnoses.8 In a healthy sample, this study also demonstrated that lower grey matter in these regions was found to be associated with deficits in executive functioning performancin executive functioning which precedes and underpins a range of psychopathology.7 A recent meta - analysis of neuroimaging studies focusing on a range of psychotic and non-psychotic mental illnesses found that grey matter loss in the dorsal anterior cingulate, and left and right insula, was common across diagnoses.8 In a healthy sample, this study also demonstrated that lower grey matter in these regions was found to be associated with deficits in executive functioning performancin the dorsal anterior cingulate, and left and right insula, was common across diagnoses.8 In a healthy sample, this study also demonstrated that lower grey matter in these regions was found to be associated with deficits in executive functioning performancIn a healthy sample, this study also demonstrated that lower grey matter in these regions was found to be associated with deficits in executive functioning performancin these regions was found to be associated with deficits in executive functioning performancin executive functioning performance.

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental disorders during childhood and adolescence, with a prevalence of 3 — 5 % in school - age children (6 — 12 years) and 10 — 19 % in adolescents (13 — 18 years); 1, 2 and the prevalence of anxiety disorders in this population tends to increase over time.3 Anxiety is the most common psychological symptom reported by children and adolescents; however, presentation varies with age as younger patients often report undifferentiated anxiety symptoms, for example, muscle tension, headache, stomachache or angry outbursts.4 According to the standard diagnostic systems, there are various types of anxiety disorders, for example, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), social phobias (SOP), social anxiety disorder (SAD), panic disorder (PD), overanxious disorder, separation anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive - compulsive disorder (OCD).5 Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents often occur with a number of comorbidities, such as autism spectrum disorders, 6 depressive disorders, 7 conduct disorder, 8 substance abuse9 or suicide - related behaviour.10 Youths with anxiety disorders experience serious impairment in social functioning (eg, poor school achievement; relational problems with family members and peers).11, 12 Childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders can persist despite treatment, 1 and they are associated with later adult psychopathology.13, 14