“Research indicates that engaging in nonlinear, slightly random thinking can disrupt the analytical thinking that often keeps people awake." Cognitive shuffling is when you purposely focus on words ...

Aging is a dynamic and highly individualized process, particularly when it comes to neurological or brain health. As we age, the brain undergoes various changes that can affect cognitive function in ...

An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to ...

Systems thinking and critical thinking are distinct yet complementary cognitive tools essential for effective problem-solving. Systems thinking allows businesses to understand and address the broad ...

Neuroengineer Silvestro Micera develops advanced technological solutions to help people regain sensory and motor functions that have been lost due to traumatic events or neurological disorders. Until ...

A growing body of research underscores that Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline are not inevitable parts of aging.

Results from a 2-year clinical trial show that lifestyle modifications may reduce the risk for cognitive decline and dementia. The study was published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Scientists have identified a new therapeutic strategy for neurodegenerative diseases by boosting a protein called PI31, which ensures proteasomes reach synapses to clear protein waste.

In an increasingly globalized world, English is no longer just a beneficial skill to have but a crucial tool for ...

But as reliance deepens, a quieter tension is emerging: the gradual outsourcing of memory, reasoning and even creativity to ...