Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is one of the most studied neurotrophins in the
healthy and diseased brain. As a result, there is a large body of evidence that associates …

Background: Several current theories emphasize the role of cognitive control in addiction.
The present review evaluates neural deficits in the domains of inhibitory control and error …

Few studies have examined working memory (WM) training-related gains and their transfer
and maintenance effects in older adults. This present research investigates the efficacy of a …

The unprecedented growth in the number of older adults in our society is accompanied by
the exponential increase in the number of elderly people who will suffer cognitive decline …

Visual art represents a powerful resource for mental and physical well-being. However, little
is known about the underlying effects at a neural level. A critical question is whether visual …

This review presents a critical examination of current knowledge of the impact of combined
cognitive and physical training on cognition in healthy elderly subjects. The objectives are to …

Training in action video games can increase the speed of perceptual processing. However,
it is unknown whether video-game training can lead to broad-based changes in higher-level …

Aging is associated with myriad changes in behavioral performance and brain structure and
function. Given this complex interplay of brain and behavior, two streams of findings are …

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition characterizing poor cognition, is associated
with aging and depicts early symptoms of severe cognitive impairment, known as …

Cognitive interventions may improve cognition, delay age-related cognitive declines, and
improve quality of life for older adults. The current meta-analysis was conducted to update …