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April 22, 2021 SHARE
Chancellor Andrew D. Martin and four other faculty members of Washington University in St. Louis were elected members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the academy announced April 22. The others are Deanna Barch, John Baugh, Pascal Boyer and Holden Thorp.
Founded in 1780, the academy honors exceptional scholars, leaders, artists and innovators and engages them in sharing knowledge and addressing challenges facing the world.
“I congratulate my colleagues on this significant professional achievement,” Provost Beverly Wendland said. “They are true leaders in their fields, and I am pleased and proud that their meritorious achievements have been recognized by this esteemed honor. Their scholarly work has contributed to advancing knowledge, and we’re fortunate to have such talented scholars at WashU.”
Sleeping too little in middle age may increase dementia risk, study finds
20 Apr, 2021 10:46 PM
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A new study suggests that people who don t get enough sleep in their 50s and 60s may be more likely to develop dementia when they are older. Photo / 123RF
A new study suggests that people who don t get enough sleep in their 50s and 60s may be more likely to develop dementia when they are older. Photo / 123RF
New York Times
By: Pam Belluck
The research, tracking thousands of people from age 50 on, suggests those who sleep six hours or less a night are more likely to develop dementia in their late 70s.
Physical and mental health decline associated with more pronounced cognitive disengagement
A recent study suggests that preserving physical and mental health helps older adults experiencing cognitive impairment stave off declines in cognitive engagement.
We found that declines in physical and mental health were associated with more pronounced cognitive disengagement. The impact of declines in physical health was particularly pronounced for study participants who had more advanced cognitive impairment to begin with.
Shevaun Neupert, Study s Corresponding Author and Professor of Psychology, North Carolina State University
There s a lot of research showing that cognitive engagement can help older adults maintain cognitive health. However, the vast majority of that work has been done on healthy adults.