Cognitive clues in the eyes
According to a study recently published by Joslin Diabetes Center, the eyes may be an early indicator of cognitive decline. Dr. Ileana Berman, Cognitive Science Researcher, discusses the subject: It is widely believed that individuals with diabetes are more likely to develop cognitive disorders than…
Wine and cheese, please!
They’ve said before ‘you are what you eat!’ But what if Dr. Ileana Berman told you that altering your diet could reduce future cognitive decline? According to a study conducted by Iowa State University and published in the November 2020 Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, this…
LGB Community at Greater Risk of Dementia
According to a cognitive research study recently released by Michigan State, members of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual community are more likely to develop dementia in old age. Dr. Ileana Berman discusses the correlation: Although society has come a very long way, lesbian, gay and…
What’s in a Word? (More Than You Might Think…)
Cognitive meets computer in a scientific merger that’s reshaping how cognitive science researchers approach Alzheimer’s disease. Thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI) developed by IBM and Pfizer, researchers may be able to detect crucial warning signs of the neurological disorder — earlier. To say the realm…
Effects of Video Games on Cognitive Function
This week, the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya released a study on how playing video games affects cognitive function and development. The results may not be what you’d expect… Cognitive Science Researcher, Dr. Ileana Berman shares the story: As it turns out, playing video games is…
High Blood Pressure Linked to Cognitive Decline
A recent study on high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes has established an interesting correlation between cognitive function and the aforementioned conditions. Cognitive Science Researcher, Dr. Ileana Berman shares her thoughts on this new information: The effects of high blood pressure and diabetes on…
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