Effect of aerobic exercise combined with meditation on cognitive frailty: study protocol for a parallel group randomised controlled trial by Wenju Wang, Lei Yang, Feng Chen, Weilin Liu, Tao Jiang, Sijia Xia, Jingfang Zhu, Minguang Yang, Qing Xiang

“…The primary outcomes will include the Edmonton Frailty Scale, while secondary outcomes will encompass evaluations of cognitive functions (including global cognitive function, memory, attention, executive function and visuospatial abilities), physical performance (measured by gait speed and lower extremity strength), subjective experiences (such as fatigue, quality of life, mindfulness, mood and sleep quality), as well as structural and functional MRI assessments and serum biomarkers. …”
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Predictive value of self-prioritized mobility factors on gait speed and life space in older nigerians: A cross-sectional study by Divine Esohe Eghomwanre, Freeman Ojeikere Ahonsi, Isreal Adandom, Tyler Sun, Daniel Rayner, Francis Kolawole, Henrietta Fawole, Soroush Shirazi, Michael Kalu

“…The gait speed model indicates that an increase in executive function, pain, respiratory system, body composition, fatigue, social factors, racial characteristics, marital status, social network, and fear of reinjury explain about 74 % of variation in gait speed. …”
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The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Cognitive Health: From Development to Aging and Neurodegenerative Protection by Julia Adamiuk, Karolina Kopeć, Aleksandra Bartoszek, Agnieszka Marut, Marta Biskup, Jagoda Misiuk, Adriana Skuba, Katarzyna Załuska, Agnieszka Świdniak, Sylwia Nykiel

“…In adulthood, Omega-3s contribute to memory, executive function, and mood regulation, but evidence remains mixed. …”
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Directionality between cognitive function and daily physical activity patterns by Francesca R. Marino, Jennifer A. Deal, Alden L. Gross, Yang An, Qu Tian, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Luigi Ferrucci, Susan M. Resnick, Jennifer A. Schrack, Amal A. Wanigatunga

“…METHODS Cognitive factor scores for domains including global cognition, memory, language, executive function/attention, and visuospatial processing, and physical activity patterns from wrist accelerometry were measured at two visits (mean: 1.8 years) among 237 cognitively intact older adults in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) (mean age: 76.5 years). …”
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Beyond Latency: Chronic <i>Toxoplasma</i> Infection and Its Unveiled Behavioral and Clinical Manifestations—A 30-Year Research Perspective by Ashkan Latifi, Jaroslav Flegr

“…Studies have reported associations between infection and poorer performance in areas such as reaction time, processing speed, working memory, and executive function. Many of these behavioral changes likely relate to worsened health and a shift towards a “fast life history strategy.” …”
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Deficits in facial emotion recognition and cognitive function among baby boomers by Hyunsan Cho, Hee-Jin Park, Yoon Hee Park, Intae Hwang, Hyo Jin Kang

“…Among the seven domains of the MoCA, three sub-domains—visuospatial/executive function, language, and orientation—showed significant associations with overall FER. …”
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Acute HCV/HIV coinfection is associated with cognitive dysfunction and cerebral metabolite disturbance, but not increased microglial cell activation. by Lucy J Garvey, Nicola Pavese, Anil Ramlackhansingh, Emma Thomson, Joanna M Allsop, Marios Politis, Ranjababu Kulasegaram, Janice Main, David J Brooks, Simon D Taylor-Robinson, Alan Winston

“…Subjects with aHCV demonstrated on NCT, significantly poorer executive function (mean (SD) error rate 26.50(17.87) versus 19.09(8.12), p = 0.001) and on (1)H-MRS increased myo-inositol/creatine ratios (mI/Cr, a marker of cerebral inflammation) in the basal ganglia (ratio of 0.71(0.22) versus 0.55(0.23), p = 0.03), compared to subjects with HIVmono. …”
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Neurocognitive functioning over the course of STAIR Narrative Therapy for ICD-11 complex PTSD by Madoka Niwa, Tomoko Kato, Yosuke Suga, Rieko Otomo, Mayumi Sugawara, Mie Matsui, Toshiko Kamo, Hiroaki Hori, Yoshiharu Kim

“…Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with impairments in neurocognitive functions, particularly in memory, attention, and executive function. These problems can interfere with the individual’s daily functioning and recovery. …”
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Ante-mortem cognitive trajectories associated with Aβ and tau biomarker profiles in older adults with cerebrovascular disease: a longitudinal cohort study by Emily Rosenich, Yen Ying Lim, on behalf of the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center

“…Linear mixed models assessed rate of change in Preclinical Alzheimer’s Cognitive Composite scores, episodic memory, and executive function. Results A + T + adults demonstrated significantly faster cognitive decline on all outcomes in the ~ 10 years preceding death compared to A − T− adults (d = 0.34–0.46). …”
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Subregional analysis of the amygdala, thalamus, and hypothalamus at the pre-decline stage in Parkinson’s disease with later cognitive impairment by Kazuhide Seo, Genko Oyama, Toshimasa Yamamoto, Toshimasa Yamamoto

“…In contrast, widespread structural changes were observed in cortical regions in the PDCI group, which showed stronger correlations with memory, attention, executive function, and visuospatial abilities. Hazard ratio analysis confirmed that structural changes in multiple cortical regions were significant predictors of cognitive decline. …”
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Effectiveness of computer-assisted cognitive training on cognitive function and activities of daily living in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment by Xiaoyang Feng, Xiaolin Sun, Jia Liu, Yan Li, Yunhai Yao, Jianming Fu, Xudong Gu

“…Additionally, there was no significant improvement in the CDT for either group before and after treatment.ConclusionCACT was found to improve patients’ cognitive function, especially in areas of attention, executive function, and memory. It also effectively improved activities of daily living.…”
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Effects of Home-Based Computerized Cognitive Training in Community-Dwelling Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment by Ji Soo Baik, Ji Hong Min, Sung-Hwa Ko, Mi Sook Yun, Byunghoon Lee, Nae Yoon Kang, Byeongil Kim, Hyunsuk Lee, Yong-Il Shin

“…Evaluations of comprehensive cognition, memory, attention, language, executive function, and depression were performed before and after the intervention, including three times a week for eight weeks in the intervention group and eight weeks apart with no intervention in the control group. …”
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Efficacy of unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in adolescents (UP-A) in China: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Xue Gao, Lu Liu, Mei-Rong Pan, Hai-Mei Li, Yu-Feng Wang, Xue-Ying Liu, Zhong-Fang Fu, Qiujin Qian

“…We will evaluate the efficacy of the UP-A, through the following primary and secondary outcomes: emotional disorder severity, emotional symptoms, emotion regulation, cognitive patterns, executive function, resilience, quality of life, social and family functioning. …”
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Impact of TNF inhibitors on inflammation-associated cognitive dysfunction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective analysis by Natalia Mena-Vázquez, Natalia Mena-Vázquez, Fernando Ortiz-Márquez, Fernando Ortiz-Márquez, Fernando Ortiz-Márquez, Teresa Ramirez-García, Teresa Ramirez-García, Celia Gillis-Onieva, Pablo Cabezudo-García, Pablo Cabezudo-García, Aimara García-Studer, Aimara García-Studer, Aimara García-Studer, Arkaitz Mucientes, Arkaitz Mucientes, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Paula Borregón-Garrido, Paula Borregón-Garrido, Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Sara Manrique-Arija, Sara Manrique-Arija, Sara Manrique-Arija, Laura Cano-García, Laura Cano-García, Pedro Jesús Serrano-Castro, Pedro Jesús Serrano-Castro, Pedro Jesús Serrano-Castro, Antonio Fernández-Nebro, Antonio Fernández-Nebro, Antonio Fernández-Nebro

“…Similar associations were found for the other tests.ConclusionTNF inhibitor therapy in RA patients is associated with significant cognitive improvement, particularly in executive function and memory. These findings highlight the potential cognitive benefits of effective RA treatment and underscore the importance of addressing modifiable risk factors to enhance patient quality of life.…”
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Visual perception and cognitive functioning in MCI and mild Alzheimer’s disease: a cross-sectional study protocol from the DEM-VIS study in Germany by Elmar Graessel, Jessica Roloff, Mark Stemmler, Leonie Krakat, Johanna Weis, Hartmut Lehfeld, Julia Christin Jaščenoka, Monika Daseking

“…Activities of daily living will be assessed through the Erlangen Test of Activities of Daily Living in Persons with Mild Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment (ETAM) and the Bayer Activities of Daily Living Scale (B-ADL). Executive functions will be measured using the German adaptation of the Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Function - Adult (BRIEF-A) and intelligence will be assessed using the Matrix Reasoning and Vocabulary Test of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV). …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Genetic and Epigenetic Factors in METH Addiction: A Focus on SLC (SLC6A4) and COMT Genes by Haider K. Hussain, Yolanda Loarce Tejada, Anna Barbaro

“…., 5-HTTLPR) were associated with an increased risk of METH addiction (odds ratio (OR) = 2.31, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.45–3.68; p = 0.001); meanwhile, variations in COMT (Val158Met) were linked to both susceptibility and executive function deficits. Epigenetic modifications—most notably DNA methylation in SLC6A4 and COMT—also emerged as important contributors to addiction pathways, potentially influencing dopamine and serotonin regulation. …”
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A new method for identifying and evaluating depressive disorders in young people based on cognitive neurocomputing: an exploratory study by Jiakang Liu, Kai Li, Kai Li, Shuwu Li, Shangjun Liu, Chen Wang, Shouqiang Huang, Yuting Tu, Bo Wang, Pengpeng Zhang, Yuntian Luo, Guanqun Sun, Tong Chen

“…A total of 50 young patients with depressive disorders and 47 healthy controls were included in this study to validate the method’s identification and evaluation capability.ResultsThe differences analysis results showed that the digital biomarkers of cognitive function on attention, executive function, and information processing speed extracted in this study were significantly different between young depressive disorder patients and healthy controls. …”
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Effect of CrossFit Training on Cognition and Physiological Parameters According to the Competitive Level by Michele Andrade de Brito, José Raimundo Fernandes, Pedro Henrique Berbert de Carvalho, Ciro José Brito, Esteban Aedo-Muñoz, Diego I. Valenzuela Pérez, Bianca Miarka

“…Cognitive functions, particularly executive functions like reading, counting, choice-making, shifting, inhibition, and flexibility, also varied significantly across the groups. …”
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Semaglutide and High-Intensity Interval Exercise Attenuate Cognitive Impairment in Type 2 Diabetic Mice via BDNF Modulation by Sijie Lai, Zhenghong Kang, Jianting Sun, Ziyu Wang, Yanzi Xu, Sisi Xing, Mengying Feng, Yiyi Wang, Hua Liu

“…<b data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">Background/Objectives</b>: Diabetes frequently leads to cognitive impairment, encompassing issues with memory and executive function, as well as depression and anxiety. This study examines the impact of high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) alongside glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) semaglutide on cognitive dysfunction associated with diabetes. …”
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Exploring the impact of pregnancy on cognitive function: a comparative study in a low-income setting by Syed Aman Ali, Muhammad Sualeh, Ghana Raza, Mohammad Sabeeh ul haq, Laiba Hissan, Duaa Zafar, Muhammad Adnan, Syed Kauser Ali

“…Then, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale, which evaluates cognitive function across multiple domains, including visuospatial/executive function, naming, attention, language, abstraction, delayed recall, orientation, and memory was used on each group separately. …”
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