Essays about: "age-related decline"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words age-related decline.

1. 1. Age Differences and the Impact of Mental Imagery in a Method of Loci Training Task

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Mari Wingård; [2023]
   Keywords : Mental imagery; memory enhancement; memory training; Method of Loci; age; age-related decline; aphantasia;

   Abstract : Gaining knowledge about methods of memory enhancement is important because it allows us to develop effective strategies and interventions to increase memory performance, optimize cognitive function, and potentially alleviate memory-related challenges such as age-related cognitive decline or memory disorders. This thesis aims to examine the influence of age on self-reported mental imagery (MI) experiences and investigate the potential effects of age and MI on memory training performance using the Method of Loci (MoL). READ MORE

3. 2. SELF-REPORTED SUBJECTIVE HEALTH IN RELATION TO EPISODIC MEMORY PERFORMANCE IN AGING

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Anna Nordström; Isabelle Teglund; [2022]
   Keywords : lifestyle; subjective health; SHH-Q; episodic memory; aging; livsstil; subjektiv hälsa; SHH-Q; episodminne; åldrande;

   Abstract : Episodic memory (EM) displays the most prominent age-related decline. However, this decline could possibly be minimized by engaging in a physically active and cognitively stimulating lifestyle. READ MORE

4. 3. Conformational Changes in Insulin Regulated Aminopeptidase

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Läkemedelsdesign och läkemedelsutveckling

   Author : Sebastian Moes; [2021]
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   Abstract : Global disease burden due to age related cognitive decline and dementias, especially Alzheimer’s disease, are a growing public health problem. Current treatments fail to completely prevent or cure dementia. READ MORE

5. 4. Age-Related Differences in Working Memory and Creativity: Younger and Older Adults in Comparison

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Nina Firouzi; [2018-01-16]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Working memory and creativity are relevant for health and wellbeing in older adults. While age-related decline in working memory has constantly been observed, results for creativity are ambiguous. This study aims to investigate age-related differences in working memory and creativity and potential age-related differences in their relationship. READ MORE

6. 5. Effects on the Hippocampal Volume and Function : Stress and Depression Versus Physical Exercise

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Emelie Olson; [2018]
   Keywords : hippocampus; hippocampal volume; hippocampal function; memory; stress; depression; physical exercise;

   Abstract : In this essay, changes in the human hippocampal volume and function induced by stress, depression and physical exercise are examined. Hippocampus is crucially involved in the acquisition and retrieval of episodic and spatial memory, and hippocampal volume correlates with episodic and spatial memory performance. READ MORE