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MOCA: Everyone is talking about Mental Cognitive impairment. Why? We have two potential Presidents of U.S. hovering around the age of 80 and the people would feel reassured if the MOCA test was completed on them in a professional capacity. As you can see from this it is important. Article from Harvard Gazette “Most voters back cognitive exams for older politicians. What do they measure?”

HEALTH Testing fitness of aging brain Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer June 12, 2024 8 min read Most voters back cognitive exams for older politicians. What do they measure? Amid concerns about the mental fitness of the U.S. presidential candidates — … Continue reading

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Neuroscience News.comTime Cells Play Key Role in Learning Complex Tasks. Comment: TBI and amnesia so often outlined on canisgallicus.com – not being able to sequence and extend thoughts would in common sense terms mean it is nearly impossible to learn which is my experience.

Time Cells Play Key Role in Learning Complex Tasks FeaturedNeuroscience ·June 19, 2024 Summary: New research reveals that “time cells” in the brain, crucial for learning complex behaviors requiring precise timing, are not just simple timekeepers. These cells adapt their … Continue reading

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Testing fitness of aging brain. Source: Harvard Gazette

Health Testing fitness of aging brain Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer June 12, 2024 8 min read Most voters back cognitive exams for older politicians. What do they measure? Amid concerns about the mental fitness of the U.S. presidential candidates … Continue reading

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Scientific American Custom Media (Posted for Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative)

April 26, 2024 4 min read It’s Time for a Global Effort to Defeat Alzheimer’s Advances in testing and treatment are galvanizing progress. Healthcare systems must also transform George Vradenburg, Olivier Schwab This article was produced in partnership with the … Continue reading

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AI MAY BE ATROPHYING OUR BRAINS, PROFESSOR WARNS. Source: Futurism. The__Byte

 AM EST byNOOR AL-SIBAI / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BRAIN DRAIN AI MAY BE ATROPHYING OUR BRAINS, PROFESSOR WARNS IF YOU DON’T USE YOUR BRAIN, YOU COULD LOSE ITS ABILITIES. GETTY / FUTURISM Barely Functional Just like smartphone GPS has harmed our sense of … Continue reading

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5 Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory, According to Experts….Retrain your brain with these smart strategies to sharpen your focus and boost cognitive thinking.

5 Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory, According to Experts Retrain your brain with these smart strategies to sharpen your focus and boost cognitive thinking. Prevention Read when you’ve got time to spare. Want to Listen to this article? Sign … Continue reading

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The Creative Habit That Might Ward Off Dementia Symptoms, Even if You Start Later in Life.

The Creative Habit That Might Ward Off Dementia Symptoms, Even if You Start Later in Life It’s time to dust off that old guitar, according to research. Prevention Read when you’ve got time to spare. Want to Listen to this … Continue reading

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Half Past Dementia. Source JSTOR Daily

Health Half Past Dementia Drawing a clock has become a standard test of cognitive impairment, but there’s no consensus on who should do it or how. Getty Share By: Greg Uyeno December 20, 2023 8 minutes The icon indicates free … Continue reading

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Bolstering our sense of smell may reduce the risk of dementia. The Guardian (Post TBI lost sense of smell, so many say you are lucky but the truth is it is a loss of sense)

Health Bolstering our sense of smell may reduce the risk of dementia Scientists are studying how a decline in our olfactory abilities can signal conditions such as Alzheimer’s Nicola Davis Science correspondent @NicolaKSDavisMon 25 Dec 2023 10.50 CET Whether it is … Continue reading

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