cognitive decline
A new discovery: Bad sleep influence – it causes thinking problems
Those who tend to have more disrupted sleep in their 30s-40s may face memory and cognitive problems later. While the experiment doesn't prove that sleep quality directly causes cognitive decline, it shows an association between the two.
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep patterns memory brain Psychology 31 January 2024
Work Out for Good Brains: A New Study on Sports And Brain Health
A new international study highlights a notable connection between regular exercise and improved brain health. The experiment involved over 10,000 people, analyzing various MRI brain scans of different people.
Kate Yakimchuk research cognitive skills sports health Psychology 19 December 2023
When memory decline comes too soon: A new study
Aging can affect memory, and a recent study delves into the reasons behind varying memory declines in older adults. The newest research highlights that difficulties in learning among some seniors may be linked to neural representations in the hippocampus.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain activity seniors health Psychology 13 December 2023
When sports actually damages your brain: A new study on soccer headers
We all know the stereotype that sportsmen are strong but silly, but it seems that some types of sport can actually cause cognitive decline. A new test shows that lots of soccer players tend to have decreased cognitive abilities later in life.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain damage sports Psychology 1 December 2023
New information about cognitive decline: A new study on hippocampus
Alzheimer's disease is something that affects lots of people, and it's still not clear how to cope with that. New studies tend to look for something to understand the disease better, and the newest research seems to find some new information.
Kate Yakimchuk research cognition Psychology 29 November 2023