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.
Title : Make a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Dementia UK, United Kingdom
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Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University , United States
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Zhenhuan Liu, Nanhai Maternity and Children Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China
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Zhenhuan Liu, Nanhai Maternity and Children Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China
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Christopher Hubler, Emergent Neural Systems Institute for Research, United States
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Mohamed Abdilahi Duale, Frantz Fanon University, Somalia