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The authors of this Perspective were supported in part by NIH grants RAG D. and A. and J. and the Neuroscape Network of philanthropists who have supported our aging and cognitive intervention research over the last decade. Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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nature nature aging perspectives article. Download PDF. Subjects Cognitive ageing Predictive markers Psychology. Abstract As population aging advances at an increasing rate, efforts to help people maintain or improve cognitive function late in life are critical.
Microdosing with psilocybin mushrooms: a double-blind placebo-controlled study Article Open access 02 August Organ aging signatures in the plasma proteome track health and disease Article Open access 06 December Dynamic computational phenotyping of human cognition Article Open access 08 February Main Population aging — the increasing percentage of older adults OA in a community — is poised to become one of the most significant social transformations of the twenty-first century, with implications for nearly all sectors of society 1.
Box 1 A glossary of key terms 3D head-mounted display virtual reality HMD VR : Participants are visually and auditorily immersed in a virtual environment using HMD VR, in which they can easily discern the dimension of depth 3D because imagery is presented via binocular, curved-field lenses mounted in the headset.
Full size image. Emerging closed-loop cognitive enhancement technologies In this section, we provide brief examples of emerging approaches to cognitive enhancement that rely on closed-loop designs and new technologies that show promise for transforming the field see Fig. Toward a precision-medicine approach to cognitive enhancement The OA population is extremely heterogeneous Non-invasive brain stimulation to augment cognitive enhancement An example of a technology-based, non-pharmacological strategy for enhancing cognition in aging that has benefited from a precision-medicine approach is non-invasive brain stimulation NIBS.
Mobile technology to validate cognitive enhancement approaches Testing hypotheses about the factors that predict or moderate treatment responses in the remarkably heterogenous OA population requires large and diverse cohort samples. Increasing access to cognitive enhancement technologies Relevant to this discussion, more OA are embracing new technology every year.
The future of technology-based cognitive enhancement We have reviewed several approaches in which technology can aid in the personalization of cognitive enhancement in aging, but other emerging technologies also offer exciting new avenues for innovation.
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The researchers propose that this may lead to improvements in cognitive function and overall well-being. According to a study , playing an instrument may benefit cognitive development in a young brain and help protect against cognitive impairment in an aging brain.
Such hobbies may include:. Regular physical exercise is beneficial for both the brain and the body. Authors of a review note that exercise improves the following aspects of brain health:.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC , exercise has beneficial effects on the following aspects of cognitive health:. Dance is a form of exercise that may also engage areas of the brain involved in rhythm and balance.
Certain sports are both physically and mentally demanding. Some require a range of cognitive skills, such as:. A review notes that elite athletes who participate in high demand sports tend to have improved attention and faster information processing speeds. Tai chi is a form of physical exercise that involves gentle body movements, rhythmic breathing, and meditation.
A study compared brain function and connectivity among tai chi practitioners and those who did not practice it. The researchers found that the tai chi practitioners had enhanced connectivity between different regions of their brain.
They proposed that this may improve cognition and decrease the rate of memory loss. While not necessarily an active exercise, sleep is crucial for both the brain and the body.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke , most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night, although many people get less sleep than they need. A review notes that sleep has been proven to:. As such, making sure to get enough sleep each night is an important step toward maintaining a healthy brain.
Brain exercises can be as simple as actively engaging the brain in everyday tasks. Others are targeted workouts for the brain, specifically designed to enhance memory, cognition, or creativity.
Exercising the brain may help improve brain function and boost connectivity between the different areas. This may help protect the brain from age-related degeneration. People are likely to differ in terms of the brain exercises they find most enjoyable.
It may be a good idea to try a range of brain-training activities at first and to stick with those that provide the most enjoyment or reward.
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Engaging in consistent and diverse stimulation is a powerful tool in developing our brain function. As our brains continue to mature during our functiom, these techniques may help to positively enhance our performance:. Cognitively stimulating leisure activities, such as word games, puzzles, gardening or writing calligraphy, can produce similar results to cognitive training programs and have a significant effect on the delay and reduction of cognitive decline.
If we keep our furry friends engaged, and introduce new stimuli continuously, their knowledge can flourish. By implementing lifestyle changes that expose ourselves to a variety of cognitively stimulating activities and ideas as well as regular physical activity, our neural network will respond with new connections and increased function.
Through collaboration, a healthcare professional can work with individuals to determine physical and mental activities that complement areas of their cognitive function they may want to enhance. Cognitive Enhancement. The Impact of Exercise on Brain Health and Preservation November 29, Stress Management Resources October 3, How Yoga Affects the Brain and Body to Reduce Stress October 3, Enhancing Memory Through the Power of Aerobic Exercise August 4, Can Lifestyle Reverse Your Biological Age?
April 26, THE EVIDENCE. As our brains continue to mature during our lifetime, these techniques may help to positively enhance our performance: Aerobic activity can benefit our health in many ways, but consistent aerobic exercise functkon improve brain processing and play a key role in reducing neurodegeneration.
Performing moderate to vigorous physical activity has been shown to not only improve brain processing but also memory, executive functioning, and subsequent academic performance.
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: Cognitive function enhancement| REVIEW article | The Harvard researchers emphasize the importance of cultivating these factors together, as they reinforce each other and lead to optimal brain and cognitive health. The first four factors — concerning diet, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction — can be seen as indirect support for cognitive health. The last two factors, social interaction and challenging the brain, involve cognition more directly. Social interaction stimulates and challenges the brain in ways that solitary activities cannot. The amygdala and related structures are deep brain areas crucial for regulating emotions and facilitating memory storage. This and similar studies suggest a strong association between social interaction and brain health in these crucial areas. Maintaining or expanding your social network can, therefore, help ensure overall brain and cognitive health. Challenging the brain with specific activities is the second, more direct means toward cognitive health, such as with the following cognitive exercises and games. Download 3 Free Productivity Exercises PDF These detailed, science-based exercises will equip you or your clients with tools to do their deepest, most productive work. There are various high-tech cognitive exercises available through paid programs such as Lumosity. Such programs offer digitally based brain exercises for most ages and ability levels. However, there are also relatively low-tech, low-cost, effective options for cognitive strengthening, available to most individuals with some ingenuity and effort. Harvard Medical School has outlined several of these Godman, , including the following:. The supportive factors, exercises, and games cited above remain valid for maintaining cognitive fitness as we grow older, with certain caveats. For example, a verbal memory task for an older person with encroaching memory problems might be modified to include a 6-item list of words to recall, instead of a item list. Prompts and cues can spur memory and provide the individual with an experience of success. If it is too hard, you risk overwhelming the person. Finding the right cognitive challenge for such individuals allows them to exercise their faculties and experience some success, rather than becoming overwhelmed and frustrated. Neuropsychological testing is one way to assess cognitive health. However, this option can be costly and labor intensive. There are a number of excellent tools available to practitioners for basic screening and tracking of cognitive health. Many of these tools are designed for use with older people, but some are meant for use with younger people as well. This assessment uses patient history, observations by clinicians, and concerns raised by the patient, family, or caregivers. These measures include the General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition, Memory Impairment Screen, and the Mini-Cog brief psychometric test. These supplements include B-complex and E vitamins, minerals such as zinc, herbs such as ginkgo biloba, and other botanicals. The Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory study followed 3, older adult participants over the course of six years, randomly assigned to ginkgo biloba or placebo groups DeKosky et al. The study found no evidence that the supplement slowed cognitive decline or prevented dementia. B-complex vitamins such as B6, B9, and B12 have not been shown to prevent or slow cognitive decline in older adults McMahon et al. Studies have shown that certain supplements such as zinc can have positive effects on frontal or executive function in children and adults Warthon-Medina et al. Recently, a large prospective cohort study followed 5, participants for 9. As always, it is best to consult your physician before taking either approved medications or medical supplements. We have a number of resources that specifically apply to strength assessments and a healthy mind. For some practical resources to get you started, check out some of the following. This handout is a valuable resource you can use to educate children about the benefits of exercise for mental wellness. In particular, it lists several of the emotional and neurochemical benefits of exercise and recommends several forms of exercise children might enjoy. Use it to facilitate discussion about the link between mind and body when talking about the brain and cognitive health. This exercise invites clients to illustrate the gap between the extent to which they are currently using their strengths and the extent to which they could. This exercise effectively gives clients immediate visual feedback on their strength use and can facilitate discussion around plans to increase or optimize strengths use. This measure was created with the help of the Activity Builder at Quenza. Quenza is a platform created by the same team who established PositivePsychology. The Cognitive Fitness Survey can be used for self-reflection. It is designed to assess and track physical and emotional factors that contribute to cognitive health. It also assesses and tracks specific cognitive health dimensions, including attention; short-term, remote, and prospective memory; and organizational capacity. Use them to help others flourish and thrive. For much of their history, clinical psychology and related helping professions focused on assessing and treating emotional, social, and cognitive deficits. With the positive psychology movement in the late s came a different emphasis: finding and building upon strengths. Aspects of health and wellbeing began to be studied more assiduously and became the focus of interventions. Initially, cognitive health was one aspect of overall health and wellbeing that was overlooked by many researchers and practitioners. Fortunately, more recently, cognitive health has begun to receive the attention it deserves, as both a research topic and focus of intervention Aidman, As with other components of health and wellness, cognitive health, including attentional capacity, memory abilities, and organizational and problem-solving skills, can be enhanced with the right support and exercises. Staying physically healthy pays large dividends toward such cognitive fitness. Physical health includes maintaining a heart-healthy diet, sleeping well, and exercising regularly. In addition, basic, cost-effective mental activities and exercises can further boost cognitive fitness. Many of these are enjoyable in their own right and can boost cognitive skills. 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