A sweeping new analysis has confirmed what scientists have long suspected: regular exercise improves cognitive function—not ...

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Despite having strong cognitive abilities, people with high-functioning autism can often benefit from support and special training. Level 1 ASD indicates that people with autism need some support ...

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In fact, the act of giving time and care to others can genuinely protect and even improve memory and cognitive function in the elderly. Here’s a deeper look into what volunteering truly does for ...

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A startling gut-punch sentence in a recent McKnight’s Long-Term Care News article describes JAMA statistics from a Canadian ...

Venipuncture was performed to measure thyroid function. The Mini-Mental State Examination was used to measure cognitive function. Participants scoring 25 of 30 points or worse were defined as ...