TITLE How Exercise Helps Protect Your Brain From Cognitive Decline DESCRIPTION Does exercise help protect the brain? Studies are now directly demonstrating the direct effects of exercise on the white matter brain tissue of older adults. “The findings strengthen the long-held hypothesis that maintaining or improving fitness levels in old age may protect… Read more »
Posts Tagged: cognitive decline
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO DEMENTIA & COGNITIVE CHANGES
3 ARTICLES RELATED TO DEMENTIA & COGNITIVE CHANGES These three articles tie together recent stories in the news related to cognitive changes in aging. The third article about Robin Wiliams, though not current, will add context and familiarity for the students. Also the Psychology Website and App of the Week provide resources for students interested… Read more »
Psychology Update — Can You Get Smarter?
TITLE Can You Get Smarter? DESCRIPTION The author asks “Can you get smarter by exercising — or altering — your brain?” This extensive review article poses the question after pointing out that cognitive decline may begin, normally, by the late 50s or early 60s. He also notes that there are a number of programs, websites,… Read more »
Psychology Update — As Cognition Slips, Financial Skills Are Often the First to Go
As Cognition Slips, Financial Skills Are Often the First to Go DESCRIPTION “Research has also shown that even cognitively normal people may reach a point where financial decision-making becomes more challenging.” This article begins and ends with a few anecdotes regarding older individuals who have cognitive impairment and focuses on the problems of handling their… Read more »
Psychological Science: The Curious Mind
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
Behavioral Neuroscience
Personality, 15th Edition
Cognition, 11th Edition
