One troubling finding for the research team was that «very few studies» have examined the benefits of volunteering
on cognitive functioning in older adults.
They reviewed 19 studies that examined the effect of an exercise training
program on cognitive function in older adults who were at risk for or diagnosed with AD.
The underlying mechanism appears to be a systemic effect of elevated
CO2 on cognitive function and decision making in marine fish.
The scientists have a history of discoveries into how an individual's musical background has an
effect on cognitive function and listening abilities as they get older.
At the end of the trial it was seen that — while Ace - K did not cause any metabolic problems — it had a powerful negative
impact on the cognitive function of the mice.
Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy, called gestational diabetes, perform worse
on cognitive function tests than do women with a normal pregnancy, according to a new study from Turkey.
A new study of the genetic factors involved in the causation of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) draws fresh attention to the impact these illnesses have on motor skills, and more
broadly on cognitive function.
Researchers analyzed
data on cognitive function in 7,217 adults (61 percent African - American and 59 percent women) over the age of 65.
Possible adverse effects of breast cancer
treatment on cognitive function have been acknowledged but the risks of specific chemotherapies remain undetermined.
These data suggest that a careful and systematic evaluation of targeted cancer
therapies on cognitive functions in preclinical models may constitute a strategy of prevention by selection of treatments exhibiting minimum brain co-morbidities.
They note that a larger, longer - term study of SLAH is underway, including assessment of the effects
on cognitive function as well as seizures.
In fact it was the subject of two sessions dedicated to exploring the evidence for the effects of foods and food components on mental performance and how this type of evidence can be gathered and evaluated to substantiate an EFSA approved
claim on cognitive function.
The well - publicized lawsuits by former players against the N.F.L., the suicide of Junior Seau, a «Chicken Little - sky is falling» mentality by some prominent concussion experts and former athletes, some of whom suggest that the sport is simply too dangerous to be played at all at the youth level, and continuing research on the short - and long - term effects of
concussion on cognitive function and brain health, have created a pretty toxic environment for the sport.
Through the Institute, Dr. Janda has conducted groundbreaking research on such subjects as the use of breakaway bases in reducing sliding injuries in baseball, the role of soft - core baseballs in reducing chest impact injuries in youth baseball, reducing injuries from collisions with soccer goal, and the effect of
heading on cognitive function in youth soccer players.
Willatts P, Forsyth S, Agostoni C, Casaer P, Riva, E, Boehm G. Effects of long - chain PUFA supplementation in infant
formula on cognitive function in later childhood.
«Understanding how a healthy brain works is important in terms of knowing its impact
on cognitive functions such as memory, learning and in this case attention,» Noudoost said.
Schmid says enhancing habituation and sensory filtering in autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia might have beneficial effects not only on hyper - and hyposensitivity, but
also on cognitive function.
Kessler Foundation scientists correlated functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) findings with the negative impact of outdoor
temperature on cognitive functioning in multiple sclerosis (MS).
Strongest evidence was found for training and maternity spells being related to slower cognitive decline, suggesting beneficial associations of these kinds of
leaves on cognitive function.
Other research has suggested that supplementing might slow deterioration in cognition for people with Alzheimer's disease, but more research is needed on the effects of this
antioxidant on cognitive function and brain health.
While its stimulant, antioxidant, and antitussive properties have been widely celebrated in a variety of ways, a study has been recently conducted in order to analyze the effect of cacao
supplements on cognitive function in older adults.
AD, which takes a devastating
toll on cognitive function, is not unlike heart disease in that there appear to be «many factors that play into who gets the disease,» including behavioral, environmental and genetic components, Dr. Morris said.
«Blueberries are one of the more potent foods in terms of protecting the brain,» Morris said, and strawberries have also performed well in past studies of the effect of
food on cognitive function.
While turmeric anti-inflammatory benefits have been extensively studied, scientific evidence of its influence
on cognitive functions remains insufficient.
He will highlight the results from the many promising studies on the effects of
yoga on cognitive functioning and memory loss, and discuss the common lifestyle factor and types of exercises that are showing particular promise in slowing cognitive decline and fostering healthy brain aging.