Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

21 June 2026

Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive processes, including attention, memory, language processing, and executive functioning. Because…

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New Research Suggests the Ageing Brain May Be More Resilient and Adaptable Than Previously Thought

29 May 2026

A landmark study recently published in the journal Nature Portfolio Scientific Reports suggests that cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of ageing. Researchers from…

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Lost Bearings: How Errors in the Brain’s Compass Heighten Dementia Risk

23 September 2025

Researchers at the German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) have discovered that people at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease may struggle with spatial orientation,…

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New Psychological Research Reveals How Our Brains Segment the Day into Distinct Chapters

14 October 2024

From the moment a person transitions from the street to step inside a restaurant, their brain marks the beginning of a new “chapter” in their…

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The Outbreak Worsened Depression Among Elderly Diabetics

25 August 2024

A recent investigation involving over 2,700 senior Canadians revealed that older adults with diabetes encountered an increased risk of depression amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Within…

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Ageing and Dementia-Related Memory Decline: The Predictive Role of Dendritic Spine Head Diameter in Elderly Memory Retention

22 August 2024

Memory declines with age, often marked by a diminished ability to recall personal experiences. Traditionally associated with the degeneration of dendritic spines—critical elements of synaptic…

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Fit2Drive revolutionizes the evaluation of older drivers experiencing cognitive decline

16 August 2024

As the global population ages, the number of elderly drivers on the road also increases. Driving safely requires robust memory, perceptual, motor skills, and executive…

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Combined Antioxidant Formula Enhances Cognitive Function and Memory in Elderly Mice

8 August 2024

The persistent age-related decline in cognitive and muscular function poses a significant challenge in healthcare. With the ageing population, the financial burden of managing cognitive…

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Our Minds Are Wired to Learn from Those We Admire

6 August 2024

Memory plays an essential role in our ability to learn from new experiences and refine our existing knowledge base. We learn from individual events and…

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Early Life Experiences’ Role in Racial Disparities in Cognitive Development: Insights from Yale News

15 July 2024

Negative early life experiences, such as attending segregated schools, significantly contribute to cognitive decline and disparities between older Black and white Americans, according to a…

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Maternal Inheritance Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

12 July 2024

A recent investigation led by researchers from Mass General Brigham underscores the impact of parental inheritance on the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The study, involving…

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Link Between Thiamine Intake and Mental Sharpness: Understanding the J-shaped Curve

27 June 2024

Recent research published in the open-access journal General Psychiatry indicates a notable relationship between dietary thiamine (vitamin B1) and cognitive function among cognitively healthy older…

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