Research reports

Brief summaries of various academic studies into memory and aging.

For research into Alzheimer's disease, go to Senior Center > Research reports > Alzheimers.

Age-related cognitive decline

Rate of cognitive decline

gender differences

Extent of cognitive decline

How cognitive function declines

Cognitive function in various clinical conditions

heart bypass surgery

high blood pressure

brain injury, stroke

depression

Reducing cognitive decline

Effects of diet on cognitive function

food

coffee

folate, B-12

cholesterol

dietary supplements

alcohol

Effects of estrogen on cognitive function

Effects of exercise on cognitive function

Effects of mental exercise on cognitive function

Effectiveness of training in cognitive strategies

Mnemonics

Now available as a downloadable ebook!