A Cross-National Comparison of Social Isolation and Cognitive Functioning

June 17, 2026

"The study showed that being socially isolated is a risk factor for worse cognitive health compared to non-isolated adults... and the type of isolation that matters most varied by culture." Zhiyong Lin and James Raymo Introduction and Background As the global population ages, maintaining cognitive health has become a critical public health priority. We know that [...]

Drought and Cognitive Health in Older Adults

April 16, 2026

"Longer drought exposure was consistently linked to faster cognitive decline, particularly in memory-related tasks" Joseph Saenz, Emma Aguila, Laura Tanner, Brian Downer, Jorge Peniche and Rebeca Wong Introduction and Background Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of droughts worldwide, presenting a major threat to human health. Although research has linked drought to poor [...]