Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive…
In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm about the social isolation and loneliness epidemic. A recent poll found that three…
What if reducing your dementia risk could be as simple as owning a dog? Several observational studies published last year suggest pet ownership could…
About one in twenty Americans report feeling isolated or lonely very often. These feelings, as scientists have found, aren’t innocuous: People who experience social…
Is dementia preventable? Research shows that yes, sometimes, it is. Scientists project that the number of people living with dementia, a neurodegenerative syndrome which…
Humans are social beings — and clinical research shows they need a healthy social life to function. Social isolation and loneliness have been found…
Music can be transformative, particularly for those living with Alzheimer’s. For starters, studies show it can improve memory and mood for those with dementia….
When people log in to join a Jewish Family & Children’s Service memory cafe online, they might hear from an Afro-Latin music expert about…
Neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience experts Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian and Christelle Langley at University of Cambridge and Chun Shen and Jianfeng Feng at Fudan University…
Moving into a care home is often a major transition in people’s lives, but new research shows that men tend to have a harder…
Spending time with a friend or a loved one who simply listens about our day’s ups and downs can go a long way in…
As the COVID-19 lockdown has laid bare the effects of social isolation, initiatives offering companionship for older adults have provided a critical source of…
While isolation and loneliness have become a massive public health concern on their own over the past 14 months, new research brings a little…
University of Washington Professor of Medical Anthropology Janelle Taylor discusses the benefits of being friends with someone who has dementia. Each year, in the…
A new study indicates that the brain-boosting benefits of psychological resilience — including overcoming conditions like persistent loneliness — might offset harm and ultimately…