Amyloid deposits not associated with depression in the elderly

Researchers have suspected that amyloid beta deposits might also underlie the cognitive decline seen in older people with depression, however a new study has found that abnormal amyloid beta deposits were actually found in fewer older adults with major depression compared to non-depressed control subjects.  Click here to read further. 

Cognition May Progressively Decline in Later Stages of Psychotic Illness

A new study finds that people with psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, show reduced cognition in several areas, and these impairments are likely to worsen with age.  Click here to read further.

Single Bout of Exercise May Immediately Boost Memory for Some Older Adults

A new study shows that a single bout of exercise may improve cognitive function and working memory in some older adults. Read PsychCentral article here

Learning Several New Things Simultaneously Boosts Older Adults’ Cognitive Abilities

A new study finds that learning multiple things at the same time increases cognitive abilities in older adults. One important way to avoid cognitive decline as we age is to learn new skills as a child would, according to University of California Riverside psychologist Rachel Wu.  Click here to read further.