Maria Shriver’s Post

The benefits of touch.

Herb so right. Continuous learning is critical for leaders at all levels. It’s also important for our brain health as we age. In fact learning as part of your daily habits can actually protect against memory loss, cognitive disorders or Alzheimer’s according to some recent research: https://lnkd.in/gpv9iMwG If you want to strengthen your habits - join us by subscribing to our podcast “What’s On Your Bookshelf?” - we are doing a deep dive on James Clear’s best seller Atomic Habits. Here’s a link but you can also access it wherever you like shows: https://lnkd.in/gBuikcZT #leadersarelearners #leadersarereaders #whatsonyourbookshelf #schoolofthoughts

Research shows that living through the #pandemic is negatively influencing people's cognition. https://bit.ly/455isfo Uncover five ways to help clear the brain fog and improve your #MentalHealth and #wellbeing, in Greater Good.

Once I have read the first line in James Hewitt post, I got really curious (and worried, too). So how is it? Do people with better cognitive function are more likely to be physically active? Or does physical activity improve cognitive function? Because I always believed (and knew) that the second idea was correct. And now I got worried, maybe I was wrong (we all were wrong). But... btw, James Hewitt, thanks for sharing insights with newest researches. I have this feeling that if something new and important would come up, I will read it in your posts :)

Does physical activity improve cognitive function, or are people with better cognitive function more likely to be physically active? Regular readers here will know I’m fascinated by the associations between physical activity, improvements in cognitive function & brain health. One reason for this curiosity is that there is still so much more to learn, particularly concerning the direction of action. Does physical activity improve brain function, or vice versa? A recent study brings a fresh perspective (PMID: 37002254). The researchers employed an innovative technique with the catchy name ‘Latent Heritable Confounder Mendelian Randomisation’ (LHC-MR), which can help identify the direction of causality in a relationship. The researchers discovered that moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was associated with significant improvements in cognitive function. However, the study found no causal impact of cognitive function on physical activity. The results present compelling evidence for the power of MVPA in boosting cognitive function. ❓Have you found ways to integrate MVPA, such as walking fast or cycling at a pace that elevates your heart rate & leaves you slightly out of breath, into your exercise routine? #wellbeing #performance #peakperformance ------ I'm James, a speaker & scientist who equips knowledge workers with science-based tools to improve their wellbeing & performance. Like this post? Want to see more? 🔔 Ring the bell on my profile 🔝 Connect with me 📰 💥 Subscribe to my newsletter (link in profile)

"But this public discussion of the aging brain — a scientific topic if ever there was one — has been conducted largely without reference to any scientific facts. Research on aging, cognition and dementia has become more robust in a time when about 56 million Americans are over age 65, according to the 2020 Census. But medical and scientific experts warn that media reports and punditry about the candidates’ mental fitness have been marred by misinformation about the aging process. The experts interviewed for this story were reluctant to speculate on the record about the cognitive health of Biden and Trump, noting that a robust assessment requires an in-depth examination potentially lasting days. They were more eager to speak about the aging process generally and what science can reveal about the aging brain — what’s normal, what’s pathological and how to discern the difference. They also rejected any suggestion that there should be an upper age limit for the presidency. Aging is not an unmitigated process of cognitive decline and deterioration, they said. Judgment and emotional stability can improve with age — and may be more essential to effective leadership than, say, the ability to remember names or deliver a speech without a flub." #ageism #politics https://ed.gr/ehbym

Research shows that living through the #pandemic is negatively influencing people's cognition. https://bit.ly/3svUk7J Uncover five ways to help clear the brain fog and improve your #MentalHealth and #wellbeing, in Greater Good.

The white matter in SuperAgers' brains is less prone to aging and cognitive decline. These extraordinary individuals maintain sharp memory and mental function well into their golden years. Curious about how they do it? Learn more about the fascinating science behind their resilient brains and what it could mean for the future of cognitive health. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gHdR6hSs #activeaging #residentengagement

New research has shed light on a phenomenon that has been sweeping social media in recent years - Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR). This tingly sensation, felt in the head and upper spine, has been the subject of much curiosity and speculation. But what do we really know about it? A recent article from Psychology Today provides some answers. Check it out to learn more! #ASMR #PsychologyToday #Research #wellbeing

Enhance Your Cognitive Health with Cortexi - Hearing & Brain Health