2020

Mindfulness improves inflammatory biomarker levels in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial

This trial found that nine months of mindfulness training reduced markers of inflammation in the blood of older adults with mild memory problems, compared with a health education programme, suggesting mindfulness may help slow processes linked to cognitive decline.

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Early detection of mild cognitive impairment with in-home sensors to monitor behavior patterns in community-dwelling senior citizens in Singapore: Cross-sectional feasibility study

This study tested whether simple home sensors could pick up daily behaviour patterns that tell apart older adults with early memory problems from those without, showing this unobtrusive approach is worth developing further for early detection.

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The Art of Remediating Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Art Therapy Enhances Cognition and Increases Cortical Thickness in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Using brain scans, this study found that art therapy was linked to improved thinking skills and a thickening of a brain region involved in planning and decision-making in older adults with early memory problems, giving physical evidence that art-making can benefit the brain.

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