Tag: Cognition and Cognitive Therapy
Perceived Stress Tied to Worse Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
The authors recommend screening and intervention for stress in older adults
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Linked to Declines in Cognition
Declines in global cognition, language, attention z-score greater for women with preeclampsia/eclampsia on stratification by HDP type
NFL Players’ Concussion Symptoms Tied to Cognitive Functioning Decades Later
However, number of diagnosed concussions, length of playing career not tied to later cognition
AAN: Mediterranean Diet Score Linked to Cognition in MS
Higher MEDAS score independently predicted lower risk for cognitive impairment; link stronger for those with progressive disease
Persistent Organ Damage Common One Year After COVID-19
59 percent of individuals had organ impairment at one year; breathlessness, cognitive dysfunction, poor HRQoL also common
Being Physically Active Linked to Higher Later-Life Cognitive State
Effect sizes similar across all adult ages and for those who were moderately and most physically active
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Cuts Anxiety, Depression in Heart Patients
Findings show it is effective and feasible to combine cardiac nurse-led cognitive-behavioral therapy with cardiac rehab
Long COVID Tied to Lower Likelihood of Employment
Participants reporting any cognitive symptoms had lower likelihood of working full time
Polypill Not Linked to Reduced Cognitive Decline in Seniors
But polypill with or without aspirin is associated with reduced functional decline for those aged 65 years or older with cardiovascular risk factors
Midlife Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity Impacts Cognitive Abilities
Loss of time spent in moderate and vigorous physical activity tied to lower cognition