cognitive

Prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment in socially and economically vulnerable older adults is high

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Prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment in socially and economically vulnerable older adults is high

One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment among patients seen at Federally Qualified Health Centers, has found that it is ubiquitous, especially among minoritized older adults. These facilities provide primary care and preventive services regardless of ability to pay or health insurance status to more than 30 million patients, … Read more

Education, occupation, and wealth affect the risk of cognitive impairment

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Education, occupation, and wealth affect the risk of cognitive impairment

Socioeconomic factors such as education, occupation, and wealth influence the likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or dementia in later life and whether a person is likely to recover, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, published in Scientific Reports, followed 8,442 adults aged 50 and above in England over 10 years from … Read more

Echolocating bats use an acoustic cognitive map for navigation

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Echolocating bats use an acoustic cognitive map for navigation

Echolocating bats have been found to possess an acoustic cognitive map of their home range, enabling them to navigate over kilometer-scale distances using echolocation alone. This finding, recently published in Science, was demonstrated by researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, the Cluster of Excellence Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour … Read more

Crucial role of cerebellum in social and cognitive functioning

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Crucial role of cerebellum in social and cognitive functioning

“People with cerebellar abnormalities often experience motor issues,” Van Overwalle explains. “For example, they struggle to smoothly touch their nose with a finger. These difficulties highlight the cerebellum’s essential role in refining motor movements.” However, Van Overwalle’s research extends beyond motor functions, exploring the cerebellum’s involvement in social and cognitive abilities. His findings reveal that … Read more