Early adult general cognitive ability (GCA) -- the diverse set of skills involved in thinking, such as reasoning, memory and perception -- is a stronger predictor of cognitive function and reserve ...

The capability to reflect on their own mental state and that of others continues to develop throughout adolescence, with mentalizing scores varying by gender and personality traits, according to a new ...

While research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study indicates that poor mental health may also take its toll on ...

Subclinical changes in cardiac structure and diastolic function in early adulthood may serve as risk markers for cognitive decline in midlife, new research suggests. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk ...

Even gradual, moderate increases in blood pressure starting in early adulthood are associated with changes in the brain by middle age that can increase the risk for cognitive deficits and dementia, a ...

Researchers found that everyday speech timing — including pauses, fillers, and subtle patterns — strongly reflects executive ...

Concussion in early adulthood has been tied to increased cognitive decline in later life, scientists have shown. By comparing thousands of pairs of identical twins, the researchers from Duke ...

People diagnosed with schizophrenia showed early signs of cognitive decline as well as rapid declines later in life, suggesting that early and consistent interventions might be beneficial to curb ...

It has been well established that the use of alcohol during adolescence can have a significant impact on cognitive functions into adulthood. However, due to drug classification and stringent ...

Objectives To evaluate the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and cognition in a large sample of older adults, and to examine clinical and demographic factors that might moderate ...