#cognitive-decline
#cognitive-decline

Former White House doctor declines to testify in GOP probe of Biden's mental acuity

Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's physician, declined to testify in a House investigation into Biden's health, citing physician-patient privilege and the Fifth Amendment.

US news

Technology Use May Slow Cognitive Decline

Using technology significantly decreases the risk of cognitive decline in aging adults.

fromMedium

Philosophy

The hidden cost of AI convenience: Our ability to think

Technology Use May Slow Cognitive Decline

Using technology significantly decreases the risk of cognitive decline in aging adults.

fromMedium

Philosophy

The hidden cost of AI convenience: Our ability to think

After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, a new job gave a father 'dignity' and 'purpose'

Cognitive decline often goes unrecognized, leading to stigma and misunderstanding.

Antidepressants May Worsen Dementia, Study Shows

Long-term use of SSRIs may accelerate cognitive decline in dementia patients.

AI Is Predicting Cognitive Decline at Alarming Rates

The digital environment contributes to cognitive decline and social fragmentation, impacting not only mental health but broader societal stability.

When Psychosis Continues Despite Medication Intervention

Recovery from psychosis is highly variable, with symptomatic remission more common than functional recovery, especially after multiple episodes.

Can AI Predict Mental Health Decline?

AI can influence mental health trend predictions and serve as an early warning system for cognitive decline.

Experts Concerned That AI Is Making Us Stupider

AI use is potentially eroding our cognitive abilities rather than enhancing them.

Overreliance on AI tools may result in cognitive decline, particularly in critical thinking.

Arts

After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, a new job gave a father 'dignity' and 'purpose'

Cognitive decline often goes unrecognized, leading to stigma and misunderstanding.

Antidepressants May Worsen Dementia, Study Shows

Long-term use of SSRIs may accelerate cognitive decline in dementia patients.

AI Is Predicting Cognitive Decline at Alarming Rates

The digital environment contributes to cognitive decline and social fragmentation, impacting not only mental health but broader societal stability.

When Psychosis Continues Despite Medication Intervention

Recovery from psychosis is highly variable, with symptomatic remission more common than functional recovery, especially after multiple episodes.

Can AI Predict Mental Health Decline?

AI can influence mental health trend predictions and serve as an early warning system for cognitive decline.

Experts Concerned That AI Is Making Us Stupider

AI use is potentially eroding our cognitive abilities rather than enhancing them.

Overreliance on AI tools may result in cognitive decline, particularly in critical thinking.

Having kids can fight brain aging - the more children, the better

Having children may help delay cognitive decline, as revealed by brain scans of parents showing better connectivity in crucial brain areas.

How Digital Tools May Protect the Aging Mind

Digital technology use reduces cognitive decline risk in older adults by 58%.

Active participation in digital tools, rather than screen time, supports cognitive health.

"Use it or lose it" now applies to digital engagement.

New "Brain Cleaning" Technique Improves Memory in Aging Mice

Boosting the brain's waste removal system improves memory in older mice, offering potential therapies for cognitive decline.

Brain training: Cognitive decline as we age is not inevitable - here's what you need to do to stay sharp

Engaging in novelty and learning can combat age-related cognitive decline.

Social interactions are crucial for maintaining optimal brain function as we age.

5 days ago

Pets

Owning dog or cat could preserve some brain functions as we age, study says

fromenglish.elpais.com

2 weeks ago

Mental health

How to avoid age-related cognitive deterioration

Parenting

Having kids can fight brain aging - the more children, the better

Having children may help delay cognitive decline, as revealed by brain scans of parents showing better connectivity in crucial brain areas.

How Digital Tools May Protect the Aging Mind

Digital technology use reduces cognitive decline risk in older adults by 58%.

Active participation in digital tools, rather than screen time, supports cognitive health.

"Use it or lose it" now applies to digital engagement.

New "Brain Cleaning" Technique Improves Memory in Aging Mice

Boosting the brain's waste removal system improves memory in older mice, offering potential therapies for cognitive decline.

Brain training: Cognitive decline as we age is not inevitable - here's what you need to do to stay sharp

Engaging in novelty and learning can combat age-related cognitive decline.

Social interactions are crucial for maintaining optimal brain function as we age.

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

5 days ago

Pets

Owning dog or cat could preserve some brain functions as we age, study says

fromenglish.elpais.com

2 weeks ago

Mental health

How to avoid age-related cognitive deterioration

more#aging

#dementia

Alternative medicine

Alzheimer's Disease - What are the Early Signs

Dementia is a term for cognitive decline symptoms, with Alzheimer's as the leading cause, significantly impacting older adults, especially women.

Dementia Is More Common Among the Married Than the Unmarried

Unmarried individuals have a lower risk of developing dementia than married individuals, according to recent research.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Canada news

Older People Seeking Care for Cannabis Use at Greater Risk for Dementia

fromHarvard Gazette

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

Law

Should you lose your rights with age? - Harvard Gazette

Alternative medicine

Alzheimer's Disease - What are the Early Signs

Dementia is a term for cognitive decline symptoms, with Alzheimer's as the leading cause, significantly impacting older adults, especially women.

Dementia Is More Common Among the Married Than the Unmarried

Unmarried individuals have a lower risk of developing dementia than married individuals, according to recent research.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Canada news

Older People Seeking Care for Cannabis Use at Greater Risk for Dementia

fromHarvard Gazette

Law

Should you lose your rights with age? - Harvard Gazette

more#dementia

fromLos Angeles Times

Cause of death: Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson reportedly died of respiratory arrest

Wilson fundamentally changed modern music, helping make the Beach Boys not only the defining American band of their era, but also the California band to this day.

SF music

3 weeks ago

Dick Durbin Plays Supercut of Trump 'Cognitive Decline'

"Instead of exercising this constitutional oversight duty, my Republican colleagues are holding this hearing. Apparently, armchair diagnosing former President Biden is more important than the issues of grave concern."

US politics

fromBusiness Insider

Buying a house with my in-laws has provided stability while my husband and I help them manage their cognitive decline

We had to find the right balance between helping and overstepping.

Parenting

It Has Nothing To Do With This Conversation': Abby Phillip Shuts Down Guest's Wayward Point Defending Trump's Pardon Claim

Trump's unfounded claim regarding Biden's pardons raises questions about accountability and the standards of evidence in political discourse.

fromtime.com

Trump Orders Investigation Into Biden and His Aides. Here's What to Know

Trump calls for an investigation into Biden's cognitive decline and alleged misuse of presidential signatures.

Trump orders inquiry into Biden's actions as president over cognitive decline' reports

Trump has initiated an investigation into Biden's presidential actions, alleging cognitive decline cover-up.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

US politics

Trump orders investigation of Biden's use of an autopen, claiming White House cover-up

US politics

Trump Springs to Biden's Defense, Blames Staffers for Trying to Destroy' America: TREASON'

It Has Nothing To Do With This Conversation': Abby Phillip Shuts Down Guest's Wayward Point Defending Trump's Pardon Claim

Trump's unfounded claim regarding Biden's pardons raises questions about accountability and the standards of evidence in political discourse.

fromtime.com

Trump Orders Investigation Into Biden and His Aides. Here's What to Know

Trump calls for an investigation into Biden's cognitive decline and alleged misuse of presidential signatures.

Trump orders inquiry into Biden's actions as president over cognitive decline' reports

Trump has initiated an investigation into Biden's presidential actions, alleging cognitive decline cover-up.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

US politics

Trump orders investigation of Biden's use of an autopen, claiming White House cover-up

US politics

Trump Springs to Biden's Defense, Blames Staffers for Trying to Destroy' America: TREASON'

Bill De Blasio Tells Fox News Dems Wanted to Believe' Biden was Cognitively Capable of Being President: We Were Wrong'

Bill de Blasio expressed regret over supporting Biden's second term despite recognizing his cognitive decline and urged for a primary challenge.

US news

New book alleges Biden aides hid his decline

Joe Biden has announced he has stage four metastatic prostate cancer.

'What the public saw was concerning. What was going on in private was worse': The last troubling months of the Biden White House

The announcement of Biden's cancer raises questions about timing and transparency regarding his health and cognitive decline.

fromThe Atlantic

An Autopsy Report on Biden's In-Office Decline

Biden's presidency reflects a Shakespearean tragedy, where his cognitive decline and poor decisions lead to the nation's downfall.

Media industry

fromPoynter

Why reporters are focused on a book about the former president instead of the current one - Poynter

The book "Original Sin" highlights President Biden's declining cognitive abilities during his final months in office.

Michael Goodwin: Dems' cover-up of Biden's mental, physical decline is a bombshell of bad news - and it's going from bad to worse

The Biden administration faces scrutiny over the President's health and cognitive decline amid significant political challenges.

NYC politics

Bill De Blasio Tells Fox News Dems Wanted to Believe' Biden was Cognitively Capable of Being President: We Were Wrong'

Bill de Blasio expressed regret over supporting Biden's second term despite recognizing his cognitive decline and urged for a primary challenge.

US news

New book alleges Biden aides hid his decline

Joe Biden has announced he has stage four metastatic prostate cancer.

'What the public saw was concerning. What was going on in private was worse': The last troubling months of the Biden White House

The announcement of Biden's cancer raises questions about timing and transparency regarding his health and cognitive decline.

fromThe Atlantic

An Autopsy Report on Biden's In-Office Decline

Biden's presidency reflects a Shakespearean tragedy, where his cognitive decline and poor decisions lead to the nation's downfall.

Media industry

fromPoynter

Why reporters are focused on a book about the former president instead of the current one - Poynter

The book "Original Sin" highlights President Biden's declining cognitive abilities during his final months in office.

Michael Goodwin: Dems' cover-up of Biden's mental, physical decline is a bombshell of bad news - and it's going from bad to worse

The Biden administration faces scrutiny over the President's health and cognitive decline amid significant political challenges.

more#joe-biden

#biden-administration

Who was REALLY running the country while Autopen Joe Biden snoozed and drooled?

The majority of documents signed by Joe Biden reportedly used an autopen, raising concerns about his involvement in governance.

Democrats, media still refusing to own the Biden-decline coverup

Biden's aides acknowledged concerns about his age but chose to mislead the public, fostering distrust among voters.

fromThe New Yorker

Who's to Blame for Missing Biden's Decline?

Thompson's speech highlighted media accountability regarding coverage of Biden's cognitive decline amidst mixed reactions from fellow journalists.

US politics

Jake Tapper Tells Piers Morgan Biden Cognitive Decline Cover-Up May Be Worse' Than Watergate

US politics

White House Spox Urges Investigation Into Lying' Jill Biden: She Needs to Answer For It'

Who was REALLY running the country while Autopen Joe Biden snoozed and drooled?

The majority of documents signed by Joe Biden reportedly used an autopen, raising concerns about his involvement in governance.

Democrats, media still refusing to own the Biden-decline coverup

Biden's aides acknowledged concerns about his age but chose to mislead the public, fostering distrust among voters.

fromThe New Yorker

Who's to Blame for Missing Biden's Decline?

Thompson's speech highlighted media accountability regarding coverage of Biden's cognitive decline amidst mixed reactions from fellow journalists.

US politics

Jake Tapper Tells Piers Morgan Biden Cognitive Decline Cover-Up May Be Worse' Than Watergate

more#biden-administration

US politics

White House Spox Urges Investigation Into Lying' Jill Biden: She Needs to Answer For It'

NYC music

fromLos Angeles Times

Billy Joel cancels all of his upcoming shows after revealing brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus and is canceling upcoming concerts for recovery.

fromBaldurbjarnason

Foggy feeds: the decline in my feed reader subscriptions

The cognitive effects of Covid infections are real, and they may be manifested in brain fog that affects not just individuals but collective thinking across society.

Alternative transportation

David Axelrod says book's allegations about Biden's cognitive decline are 'troubling'

The upcoming book exposes concerns about Biden's physical and cognitive decline, and alleged efforts to conceal these issues.

New book 'Original Sin' reveals Biden flubbed lines during scripted re-election campaign events: 'The man could not speak'

Biden's cognitive decline hindered his ability to effectively campaign for re-election.

Biden audio from special counsel interview highlights frequent memory lapses, difficulty staying on topic

Biden's interview revealed his deteriorating memory and tendency to divert from topics, raising questions about his cognitive state during the investigation.

US Elections

Kamala Harris Campaign Aide David Plouffe: Biden 'Fcked Us'

US Elections

Exclusive | Rep. Ronny Jackson says House will probe Biden officials on prez's mental decline - including top White House doc Kevin O'Connor

fromThe Nation

US Elections

The Careerism That Enabled Biden's Reelection Run Still Poisons the Democratic Party

US news

David Axelrod says book's allegations about Biden's cognitive decline are 'troubling'

The upcoming book exposes concerns about Biden's physical and cognitive decline, and alleged efforts to conceal these issues.

New book 'Original Sin' reveals Biden flubbed lines during scripted re-election campaign events: 'The man could not speak'

Biden's cognitive decline hindered his ability to effectively campaign for re-election.

Biden audio from special counsel interview highlights frequent memory lapses, difficulty staying on topic

Biden's interview revealed his deteriorating memory and tendency to divert from topics, raising questions about his cognitive state during the investigation.

US Elections

Kamala Harris Campaign Aide David Plouffe: Biden 'Fcked Us'

US Elections

Exclusive | Rep. Ronny Jackson says House will probe Biden officials on prez's mental decline - including top White House doc Kevin O'Connor

fromThe Nation

US Elections

The Careerism That Enabled Biden's Reelection Run Still Poisons the Democratic Party

more#biden

Top Biden Adviser Roasted on Claim He Didn't Know About Biden Decline: Didn't Even Remember Who You WERE!'

Dude, Biden didn't even remember who you WERE.

US politics

fromWest Side Rag

The Dementia Question: What is the Relationship to Hearing Loss? What Can We do to Mitigate Risk?

Dr. Justin Golub's upcoming discussion will explore the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline, investigating whether hearing aids can mitigate this risk.

NYC LGBT

Ex-CNN journalist speaks out on Biden's health cover-up: 'Ample evidence'

I think there is now ample evidence that there was a cover-up on Joe Biden's actual physical and mental condition by his aides in the White House.

US politics

Quarter of World Rugby's test group of ex-players at risk' of cognitive problems

The introduction of World Rugby's new brain health service has revealed significant concern among former players about potential cognitive decline, emphasizing the need for ongoing support.

Mental health

Environment

fromwww.dw.com

UK studies link contaminated air to cognitive decline DW 04/25/2025

Exposure to air pollution is linked to declining cognitive performance, especially in older adults.

Don't ask what AI can do for us, ask what it is doing to us': are ChatGPT and co harming human intelligence?

AI tools are reshaping cognitive efforts, leading experts to fear a decline in human intelligence.

fromNature

The future of Alzheimer's treatment

Recent approvals of anti-amyloid drugs provide hope in Alzheimer's treatment, although their modest effectiveness remains a topic of debate.

OMG science

fromNature

Reframe perspectives on Alzheimer's disease

Recent advancements in Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment can slow cognitive decline after diagnosis.

No Critical Thought Required': FT Reporter Digs Into How Digital Media Is Crushing People's Capacity to Process Information'

Human intelligence may be declining, as tests show a drop in processing capacity, reasoning, and problem-solving skills since the mid-2010s.

#ai

New AI tool predicts brain decline years before symptoms appear - how it could help fight dementia

AI shows promise for early detection of cognitive decline.

New tool analyzes brain wave patterns during sleep for dementia prevention.

fromEntrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

Using AI, Like ChatGPT, Damages Critical Thinking: Study | Entrepreneur

The main danger of AI might be its role in weakening critical thinking abilities rather than just job replacement concerns.

New AI tool predicts brain decline years before symptoms appear - how it could help fight dementia

AI shows promise for early detection of cognitive decline.

New tool analyzes brain wave patterns during sleep for dementia prevention.

fromEntrepreneur

Using AI, Like ChatGPT, Damages Critical Thinking: Study | Entrepreneur

The main danger of AI might be its role in weakening critical thinking abilities rather than just job replacement concerns.

'Ghost Boy' Review: A Harrowing, Yet Life-Affirming Depiction of a Great Mind Trapped by Disease

The progression of Parkinson's with Lewy Body dementia profoundly impacts both the patient and their loved ones.

fromNature