Development of reserves over the life course and onset of vulnerability in later life

S Cullati, M Kliegel, E Widmer - Nature Human Behaviour, 2018 - nature.com
This Review develops a theoretical framework for the development and onset of vulnerability
in later life based on the concept of reserves. We stress the advantages of using the concept …

A decade later on how to “use it” so we don't “lose it”: An update on the unanswered questions about the influence of activity participation on cognitive performance in …

AAM Bielak, AJ Gow - Gerontology, 2023 - karger.com
Activity engagement is a modifiable factor that has been widely-cited as being good for the
aging brain and cognition and represents a valuable target for reducing dementia risk …

Advantaged socioeconomic conditions in childhood are associated with higher cognitive functioning but stronger cognitive decline in older age

MJ Aartsen, B Cheval, S Sieber… - Proceedings of the …, 2019 - pnas.org
Cognitive aging is characterized by large heterogeneity, which may be due to variations in
childhood socioeconomic conditions (CSC). Although there is substantial evidence for an …

Relationship between education, leisure activities, and cognitive functions in older adults

S Park, B Choi, C Choi, JM Kang, JY Lee - Aging & mental health, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
This study aimed to reveal the relationship between life activities and cognitive function and
to evaluate the interaction between education and various leisure activities in predicting …

The effects of work on cognitive functions: a systematic review

P Bufano, C Di Tecco, A Fattori, T Barnini… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Cognitive functions play a crucial role in individual's life since they represent the
mental abilities necessary to perform any activity. During working life, having healthy …

Internet use in old age predicts smaller cognitive decline only in men

A Ihle, D Bavelier, J Maurer, M Oris, M Kliegel - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
Internet use provides cognitive stimulation and thereby may contribute to the accumulation
of cognitive reserve that is proposed to be instrumental for maintaining cognitive health in …

Mitigating the negative impacts of aging on cognitive function; modifiable factors associated with increasing cognitive reserve

M Amanollahi, S Amanollahi… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Research suggests that social, physical, and cognitively challenging activities during
lifetime, could mitigate the negative effects of aging on cognitive function. This effect is …

Cognitively stimulating leisure activity and subsequent cognitive function: A SHARE-based analysis

H Litwin, E Schwartz, N Damri - The Gerontologist, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Purpose of the Study The aim of the inquiry was to examine whether cognitively
stimulating leisure activity (CSLA) can delay or reduce cognitive decline in late life and …

Effect of leisure activities on cognitive aging in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

X Yang, XY Xu, L Guo, Y Zhang, SS Wang… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Abnormal cognitive aging in older adults is a growing public health problem. Previous
studies showed inconsistent results pertaining to the effects of leisure activities on cognitive …

Dementia prevention in clinical practice

K Niotis, K Akiyoshi, C Carlton… - Seminars in …, 2022 - thieme-connect.com
Over 55 million people globally are living with dementia and, by 2050, this number is
projected to increase to 131 million. This poses immeasurable challenges for patients and …