/tags/cognitive-health cognitive health en-US WLRN Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:50:15 GMT /news/2022-08-03/florida-researchers-present-findings-at-alzheimers-association-conference Researchers are exploring how a wide range of factors including racism and gut health can contribute to Alzheimer's and related dementias. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:50:15 GMT /news/2022-08-03/florida-researchers-present-findings-at-alzheimers-association-conference Stephanie Colombini /2022-04-15/researchers-explore-an-unlikely-treatment-for-cognitive-disorders-video-games Video games distract, amuse, and inspire. But new research begs the question: can they heal? Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:35:55 GMT /2022-04-15/researchers-explore-an-unlikely-treatment-for-cognitive-disorders-video-games Keller Gordon, Keller Gordon /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-03/new-laws-let-visitors-see-loved-ones-in-health-care-facilities-even-in-an-outbreak To contain the spread of COVID, hospitals and nursing homes barred visits, but the separation and isolation took a toll on patients and families. Now, some states, like Florida, are trying to ensure access. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:40:24 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-03/new-laws-let-visitors-see-loved-ones-in-health-care-facilities-even-in-an-outbreak Stephanie Colombini /2022-03-18/this-form-of-memory-loss-is-common-but-most-americans-dont-know-about-it Mild cognitive impairment, a common brain condition, can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. But most people don't know the symptoms. And some may mistake it for normal aging. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:02:25 GMT /2022-03-18/this-form-of-memory-loss-is-common-but-most-americans-dont-know-about-it Jon Hamilton /news/2021-04-30/an-alzheimers-drug-may-boost-cognition-in-people-with-fragile-x-syndrome An experimental medicine seems to ease symptoms of Fragile X syndrome, a genetic disorder that is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disabilities and autism. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:46:05 GMT /news/2021-04-30/an-alzheimers-drug-may-boost-cognition-in-people-with-fragile-x-syndrome Jon Hamilton /2019-07-18/is-aerobic-exercise-the-right-prescription-for-staving-off-alzheimers Researchers are testing exercise in people at high risk for Alzheimer's. The goal of a federally funded study is to learn whether aerobic physical activity can protect the brain. Thu, 18 Jul 2019 20:04:00 GMT /2019-07-18/is-aerobic-exercise-the-right-prescription-for-staving-off-alzheimers Jon Hamilton /2019-07-17/researchers-explore-why-womens-alzheimers-risk-is-higher-than-mens Scientists are gaining insights into why Alzheimer's is more common in women. The answer involves genetics, hormones and sex-related brain differences. Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:02:00 GMT /2019-07-17/researchers-explore-why-womens-alzheimers-risk-is-higher-than-mens Jon Hamilton /show/sundial/2018-09-20/south-florida-doctor-explores-concussion-pill-to-help-high-school-football-players The University of Miami’s Sports Medicine Institute concussion program is testing a medical marijuana pill for high school football players. According to… Thu, 20 Sep 2018 22:20:38 GMT /show/sundial/2018-09-20/south-florida-doctor-explores-concussion-pill-to-help-high-school-football-players /2018-02-06/a-tiny-pulse-of-electricity-can-help-the-brain-form-lasting-memories Technology that uses electrical stimulation to tweak the brain may eventually help people with memory problems caused by a brain injury or Alzheimer's disease. Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:35:00 GMT /2018-02-06/a-tiny-pulse-of-electricity-can-help-the-brain-form-lasting-memories Jon Hamilton /2017-05-11/why-your-sense-of-smell-is-better-than-you-might-think A neuroscientist argues that our noses are more powerful than we think. Humans, he says, actually have a great sense of smell. Thu, 11 May 2017 18:01:00 GMT /2017-05-11/why-your-sense-of-smell-is-better-than-you-might-think Richard Harris