What is meant by cognitive reserve? Cognitive reserve is the mind’s resistance to damage the brain. It is an evidence-based idea, proposed by Columbia University neuropsychologist Dr. Yaakov Stern in ...

"Anyone claiming we need more proof before taking this seriously is applying a standard of certainty they don't apply to ...

So far in this blog, we have relayed evidence-based information about how to decrease your chances of developing MCI, or progressing from MCI to dementia. The three authors of this blog are not only ...

Memory loss often feels like something that arrives late in life. In reality, the story may begin much earlier, long before ...

Is it an achievable goal to remain mentally sharp while aging, or is it a pipe dream? It’s entirely possible if you cultivate habits throughout your life that are beneficial to brain function. As a ...

An older violinist stands in silhouette, while her younger self plays within, symbolizing how lifelong musical training preserves youth-like brain function. Just as melodies transcend time, playing ...

In the fight against neurodegenerative diseases, the most powerful tool might not be a pill, but the texture of your daily life. A massive new study published in Neurology has sent shockwaves through ...

The intricate relationship between stress and cognitive health continues to captivate researchers, as new evidence emerges about its profound impact on dementia risk. Recent studies reveal that ...

Long-term musical training may mitigate the age-related decline in speech perception by enhancing cognitive reserve, according to a study published July 15 th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology ...

Dementia is linked to changes in the brain. Health professionals used to assume that brain damage and dementia symptoms always went hand in hand. More recent research, however, shows that some people ...