Associations between wooden-toys training and the gut microbiota function in male older adults with cognitive impairment: a single-arm intervention study

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Cognitive therapies and their impact on neuropsychiatric symptoms in mild cognitive impairment or dementia: a scoping review

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: April 10, 2025

To date, the impact of cognitive therapies on patients with dementia and mild impairment (MCI) has been studied in terms cognition, quality life activities daily living rather than context neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS). The objective this scoping review was to collect evidence that different affect NPS MCI dementia. A bibliographic search conducted PUBMED, EMBASE, ISI WOS SCOPUS databases through February 2025. After elimination duplicates, a total 1,854 publications were identified. Among these, 42 articles included analysis. These reviewed by title abstract, then full text two independent researchers subsequent decisions about conflicts made consultation third researcher. sample 4,089 participants collected. All had undergone training interventions, rehabilitation, stimulation, art therapy, reminiscence therapy or psychobehavioural evaluated for NPS. Depression most commonly analysed symptom (70% articles). types interventions improved (76 71% articles), whereas (43%) least effective. While all seemed support improvement NPS, effective, especially However, studies comprehensively evaluate effects other depression are lacking.

Language: Английский

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Association between wooden toy engagement and cognitive function among Chinese older adults: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: May 8, 2025

Background The rising prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults poses a significant public health challenge. While wooden toys are traditionally regarded as tools for stimulation, research on their potential relationship with function in remains limited. This study aims to explore the association between engagement and adults. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted May 2023, involving 387 aged 60–94 years from Yunhe County, Zhejiang Province, China. Both bivariate analysis multivariable linear regression were performed assess toy function. Results Among participants, 22.2% reported having experience toys. Older who played regularly or occasionally demonstrated significantly better performance compared those had never played. Importantly, frequency varied across age groups. Specifically, 60–64 engaged scored higher than did not. Similarly, participants 65–69 also exhibited superior scores. Multivariable confirmed that participation activities positively associated ( B = 0.86, 95% CI: 0.14–1.57 MMSE model; 0.99, 0.16–1.83 MoCA model). Conclusion highlights positive emerged critical factor this relationship, levels linked outcomes. These findings offer valuable insights developing strategies policies prevent slow decline aging populations. Promoting simple, accessible such playing may serve an effective intervention enhance

Language: Английский

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Environmental enrichment attenuates maternal separation-induced excessive hoarding behavior in adult female mice

Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 245, P. 173913 - 173913

Published: Nov. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

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