While there is probably much truth to the idea that we don’t sufficiently challenge students, I find some aspects of Stuart Rojstaczer’s essay to be very troubling (“When Intellectual Life Is Optional ...

After those who developed dementia within 3 years after baseline were excluded and after adjustment for health behaviors, physical and psychiatric comorbidities, and sociodemographic factors, the ...

Active participation in intellectual activities, such as reading and playing board games or card games, may delay or prevent dementia in older adults, even if these activities take place in late life, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Older adults who actively participated in intellectual activities — such as reading, playing card and board ...

Early adult general cognitive ability is a stronger predictor of cognitive function and reserve later in life than other factors, such as higher education, occupational complexity or engaging in ...