Chronic stress is a contributing factor to cognitive aging, and genetic factors may amplify its role in cognitive dysfunction. Acute ischemic stroke, a well-known risk factor for dementia and cognitive decline is associated with elevated levels of cortisol, the primary stress hormone. In a newly published prospective study, Tel Aviv Medical Center researchers led by Dr. Einor Ben Assayag evaluated …
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NeuroTrax partners with DriveAble
NeuroTrax and DriveABLE join forces to redefine cognitive assessments
Medina, NY – NeuroTrax Corporation (“NeuroTrax”) is pleased to announce its partnership with DriveABLE Assessment Centres Inc. (“DriveABLE”) to bring a comprehensive suite of cognitive assessment tools to the healthcare community.
With an aging baby boomer population and multiple medical conditions impacting cognitive ability, the need for general, as well …
read moreHigher BMI in Adolescence May Affect Cognitive Function in Midlife
Overweight and obesity in adolescents have increased substantially in recent decades, and today affect a third of the adolescent population in some developed countries. While the dangers posed by high adult BMI on cognitive function in later life have been documented, the association of adolescent BMI with cognitive function in midlife has not yet been reported. (BMI, or Body Mass …
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