Researchers followed 1, 149 men aged 61 to 73 across the U. S. to see how where they lived in their later years affected their thinking skills. They focused on five key areas: problem-solving, memory for recent events, how fast the brain processes information, word recall speed, and spatial awarenes
Pet ownership might be a hidden helper for keeping the mind active as people age. New studies show that living with animals can touch many parts of how our brains change over time. The research looks at both the body’s biology and the feelings that come with having a pet. On the biological side, pe
A recent study looked at how thinking skills change as people get older and how this affects their risk of dying. It focused on men and women aged 55 and up in Zaragoza, Spain. Over 2, 400 people were part of this study. They took tests to measure their thinking skills over 12 years. The results sho
The topic of how aging affects people with autism is relatively new. It's a subject that needs more attention. A recent effort looked at studies on how the brain and mind change with age in autistic individuals. The research focused on both the brain's structure and function, as well as cognitive
