Background Mental health conditions are among the leading non-fatal diseases in middle-
aged and older adults in Australia. Proximal and distal social environmental factors and …

Background Cognitive aging is a complex process that impacts human behavior. Identifying
the factors that preserve cognitive functioning is a public health priority, given that 20% of the …

Background This work aimed to investigate the potential pathways involved in the
association between social and lifestyle factors, biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease and …

Cognitive decline impacts older adults, particularly their independence. The goal of this
project was to increase understanding of how short‐term, everyday lifestyle options …

Objective Several potentially modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia have
been identified, including low educational attainment, smoking, diabetes, physical inactivity …

The engagement in cognitively stimulating activities has been found to be associated with
slower rates of cognitive decline in old age. In which type of activities people engage in may …

Cognitive abilities change with age. However, as there are marked individual differences in
the timing and trajectory of these changes [1, 2], it is a research priority to discover factors …

Background AARP has conducted a series of surveys since the launch of the Global Council
on Brain Health (GCBH) to better understand what adults are doing to maintain and promote …

Objective To examine the effects of gender and physical activity on the interplay between
depression and cognitive function in late adulthood. Method Data on physical activity …

Background On average, cognition declines with age but this average hides considerable
variability, including the chance of improvement. Here, we investigate how exercise is …