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Boost Brain Speed, Cut Dementia Risk for Decades
18 Feb
Summary
- Cognitive speed training may reduce dementia risk by 25%.
- Effects of training on dementia risk were observed over 20 years.
- Implicit learning from speed training may offer lasting benefits.
Engaging in specific cognitive training, particularly exercises that enhance processing speed, may significantly reduce the risk of dementia for at least two decades. A large-scale study tracked participants who underwent cognitive speed training in the 1990s.
Those who completed approximately 10 hours of training, along with booster sessions, were found to be about 25% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the subsequent 20 years. Researchers highlight that this form of training may promote implicit learning, leading to more durable effects on the brain.
This finding is considered groundbreaking, suggesting that targeted cognitive interventions can offer long-term protection against neurodegenerative diseases. While further research is ongoing to explore the impact of extended training durations, current results underscore the potential of cognitive exercises in maintaining brain health over extended periods.
