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A Longitudinal Analysis of the Relationship Between Different Levels of Cognitively Stimulating Leisure Activity and Cognitive Function Among Older Adults with MCI
The aim of this study was to examine the longitudinal relationship between different levels of cognitively stimulating leisure activity (CSLA)...
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Perceptual Learning of Fine Contrast Discrimination Under Non-roving, Roving-Without-Flanker, and Roving-with-Flanker Conditions and its Relation to Neuronal Activity in Macaque V1
Perceptual learning refers to an improvement in perceptual abilities with training. Neural signatures of visual perceptual learning have been...
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PLFest: A New Platform for Accessible, Reproducible, and Open Perceptual Learning Research
In recent decades, perceptual learning (PL) has witnessed significant advancements, but the field has faced questions regarding reliability,...
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Influence of Boxing Training on Self-Concept and Mental Rotation Performance in Children
Mental rotation is a spatial cognitive ability malleable by training, e.g., physical education. The importance of children’s physical activity on...
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The Effectiveness of the Self-Control Training Video Game Slankers: A Pilot Study
BackgroundSelf-control and impulsivity are two antagonistic concepts, considered as the two extremes of a behavioral continuum. They are both...
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Enhancing Multiple Object Analysis Skills Across Early and Late Adulthood Through Diverse Tasks
Tasks on multiple targets involve, to some extent, at least two capacity-limited classes of mechanisms: attentional individuation and visuo-spatial...
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Effects of 5 Hz Auditory Beat Stimulation on Mind Wandering and Sustained Attention in an Online Experiment
Mind wandering (MW) can undermine productivity, affect mood, and even pose potential dangers. Selectively reducing MW during specific tasks would...
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Stair Climbing Improves Cognitive Switching Performance and Mood in Healthy Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial
Although stair-climbing intervals provide a simple mode of physical activity that can be easily carried out in naturalistic settings and incorporated...
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History of Playing Video Games is Associated with Better Neuropsychological Performance in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Engaging in cognitively stimulating activities such as playing video games consistently over a sustained period of time may confer cognitive...
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Is the Internet a Cognitive Enhancement?
The Internet allows humans to effortlessly communicate with each other in novel ways and delivers instantaneous access to vast amounts of information...
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Acute Treatment with the Nootropic CILTEP® Does Not Improve Cognitive Performance in Healthy Middle-Aged Participants
This study investigated the acute effects of the dietary nootropic stack CILTEP®. It contains a combination of ingredients that have been...
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The Attributes and Characteristics of Leisure Activity Engagement that Foster Cognition in Aging: A Sco** Review
The association between leisure activities and cognition in aging is well supported, suggesting that intellectual, physical, and social leisure...
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Higher Protein Intake does not Modulate Resistance Training–Induced Changes in Myokines and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged Adults
While protein intake augments resistance training–induced changes in muscular strength and body composition, the benefits of higher protein intake...
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An Investigation into the Effects of Acute Exercise on Activities of Daily Living and Cognition in Older Adults
The benefits of regular exercise on cognitive functioning and performance of activities of daily living (ADLs) among older adults are well known....
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Guiding Human Navigation with Noninvasive Vestibular Stimulation and Evoked Mediolateral Sway
Galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) involves the noninvasive stimulation of vestibular afferents by applying low-intensity electrical current to...
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Overview of Sleep Disorders and Their Relationships to Aggression
The relationship between sleep and aggression was described in Chaps. 1 and 2...
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Assessment of Sleep and Sleep Disruption
Identification of sleep disruption likely to lead to aggression and violent behaviors is dependent on accurate and appropriate assessment. The...
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Conclusions and Future Directions: Recommendations for Policy, Practice, and Research
This chapter adds to the evidence base introduced in the prior chapters by offering insights and practical applications for individuals,...