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cognitive reserve
Coverage of cognitive reserve in the Nexus archive.
- Brain workouts in and out of school may shape dementia risk, study says
A University of Michigan study suggests that school experiences, home environments, and community resources during childhood may shape dementia risk later in life by building cognitive reserve. The research highlights three factors: self-belief as a learner, access to books and support at home, and well-resourced schools.
- Why a neuroscientist worries outsourcing thinking to AI could weaken your brain's defenses against dementia
Vivienne Ming, a theoretical neuroscientist, warns that outsourcing cognitive tasks to AI could weaken cognitive reserve, a defense against dementia. She highlights studies showing AI use may reduce neural connectivity and hippocampal engagement, crucial for memory and aging resilience.