Cognitive development is crucial in understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, conditions characterized by progressive cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, disrupts memory, thinking, and behavior due to neurodegeneration and brain atrophy. Early cognitive development, enriched by education, social interactions, and mental stimulation, may build cognitive reserve, potentially delaying symptom onset. In contrast, limited cognitive engagement in early life can increase vulnerability. Research emphasizes neuroplasticity, suggesting that continuous learning and cognitive exercises may mitigate the impact of these diseases. Interventions focusing on cognitive development, such as brain-training activities, are thus vital in both preventative strategies and therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
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Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Deep learning-based risk assessment of cognitive impairment using health examination data
Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States