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Aging and Cognition

Why mindfulness is both easier and more challenging with age

Aging
Is Chronological Age a Meaningless Number?

Quinn Kennedy Ph.D. on January 30, 2024

How much should we rely on chronological age to determine when somebody should retire? Research suggests that functional age is much more important.

How much should we rely on chronological age to determine when somebody should retire? Research suggests that functional age is much more important.

Menopause
It’s Not Alzheimer’s Disease, It’s Perimenopause

Quinn Kennedy Ph.D. on June 26, 2023

Many women in their late 40s and early 50s experience memory problems, leading to fear of Alzheimer’s disease. Most likely, it's perimenopause-related brain fog.

Many women in their late 40s and early 50s experience memory problems, leading to fear of Alzheimer’s disease. Most likely, it's perimenopause-related brain fog.

Dementia
What the Eyes Tell Us About the Brain

Quinn Kennedy Ph.D. on May 12, 2023

Eyes aren't just windows to our soul, but a gateway to understanding cognitive processes as well as brain health. Common sense eyecare behaviors can help maintain a healthy brain.

Eyes aren't just windows to our soul, but a gateway to understanding cognitive processes as well as brain health. Common sense eyecare behaviors can help maintain a healthy brain.

Memory
Your Memory Strategies Could Impede Your Ability to Remember

Quinn Kennedy Ph.D. on April 10, 2023

Common memory strategies and our beliefs about aging may hamper our ability to remember everyday details. A radical approach to memory training may hold the key to success.

Common memory strategies and our beliefs about aging may hamper our ability to remember everyday details. A radical approach to memory training may hold the key to success.

Memory
How to Be Savvy About Brain-Boosting Products

Quinn Kennedy Ph.D. on March 19, 2023

Both the web and pharmacy stores are inundated with ‘brain-boosting’ products and supplements. Here's how to determine whether a product has scientific evidence to back up its claims.

Both the web and pharmacy stores are inundated with ‘brain-boosting’ products and supplements. Here's how to determine whether a product has scientific evidence to back up its claims.