Changes in cognitive function among older adults aged 60-79 without dementia following use of the mHealth app “Vitality Wellness Program”: a prospective single-group intervention trial
Increasing physical activity is important for reducing the risk of developing dementia. The Vitality Wellness Program (Vitality), an mHealth app designed to increase physical activity through rewards, has been shown to increase users’ average step counts; […]
Hearing technology and the brain: cognitive function in different hearing device users
Background: There is an evidence-gap on how different hearing devices influence cognition. This study aimed to simultaneously compare cognitive performance across key domains among hearing aid, cochlear implant and bimodal device users. Methods: Cross-sectional data were […]
Psychological Distress and Cognitive Function in Women: Exploring Potential Mediation by Use of Opiates, Sleep Aids, or Minor Tranquilizers
Objectives: Distress, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, is associated with lower cognitive function and higher use of medications, including sleep aids, opiate pain relievers, and minor tranquilizers. Whether use of these medications is linked […]
Menstrual cycle characteristics across the reproductive lifespan and cognitive function in midlife women
Background: Menstrual cycle characteristics are potential indicators of hormonal exposures and may also signal cardiovascular disease risk factors, both of which are relevant to cognitive health. However, there is scarce epidemiological evidence on the association between […]
Subjective and objective measures of cognitive function are correlated in persons with Post-COVID-19 Condition: a secondary analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: It remains unclear whether subjective and objective measures of cognitive function in Post COVID-19 Condition (PCC) are correlated. The extent of correlation has mechanistic and clinical implications. Methods: This post-hoc analysis of a randomized, double-blind, […]
