Decades later, brain training lowers dementia risk
Dr. Michael Marsiske and colleagues discovered that older adults who received brain training 20+ years ago to evaluate effects on thinking and memory continue to benefit.
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Cognitive Aging
MBI Researcher Highlight: Dr. Jeff Jones
Dr. Jeffrey Jones' research aims to illuminate age-related metabolic changes in neurons in normal cognitive aging and dementia that result in changes in DNA, to find new treatments.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s might not be why you’re losing your memory
In The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Dr. Thomas Foster discussed how forgetfulness and some memory loss with age doesn't always indicate dementia or Alzheimer's.
Using AI technology as a potential way to help prevent dementia
Dr. Aprinda Indahlastari Queen is applying AI technology to study transcranial direct current stimulation as a possible way to prevent dementia.
New expert team leads UF’s Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory
MBI researchers Drs. Eric Porges, Natalie Ebner, and Aprinda I. Queen join CAM leadership team.
McKnight Brain Research Foundation meeting convenes top cognitive aging research scientists from the 4 McKnight Brain Institutes
MBRF’s 15th Inter-Institutional Meeting brings together leading scientists working to optimize memory, reasoning and thinking in advancing age.
Researchers use MRIs to delve into secrets of brain aging
Dr. Yenisel Cruz-Almeida and team demonstrates use of common brain MRIs to assess brain age.
Study finds seniors over 85 who exercise scored higher on cognitive tests
Combo of aerobic and strength-training exercises in advanced age appears to be related to better cognition, new research finds.
Dr. Adam Woods named co-director of UF’s CAM Center
Dr. Adam Woods to co-lead UF’s Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory Clinical Translational Research.
Launching Gator NeuroScholars
Learn more about postdoctoral fellowships’ crucial role at a research university and meet several UF postdocs.
