Facial symmetry is also a valid marker of cognitive aging.
This branch of cognitive aging has been found to mainly affect the prefrontal lobes.
The exact impact of each of these mechanisms in affecting cognitive aging is unknown.
Older participants have an increased risk of cognitive aging and declines in prefrontal gray matter.
Molecular biologists have discovered that the death of neurons doesn't tell the whole story of cognitive aging.
Craik has received numerous awards and is considered a leader in the area of memory, attention and cognitive aging.
One is the processing speed theory of cognitive aging by Tim Salthouse.
Her particular interest is in antisocial and criminal behavior, but she also studies depression, psychosis, addiction, and cognitive aging.
In old age, facial symmetry has been associated with better cognitive aging.
Jeste's primary areas of research are psychosis and its treatment in late life, and successful cognitive aging, including wisdom.