Scientific research
All reports are FREE to ICAA Organizational and ICAA 100 members. Individual members need to upgrade to an Organizational and/or ICAA 100 membership to access reports.
Non-member can purchase reports by setting up a nonmember account, click on the Log-in button above to do so. Nonmembers can also access reports by purchasing an ICAA Organizational or ICAA 100 membership.
Access and utilize the ICAA library of scientific studies, reports and statistics to assist you with the development of your business case for wellness, program and community design and development, evidence-informed lifestyle choices and marketing strategies and approaches.
Topic- Cognitive health
Healthy habits in middle age tied to better brain health later
Among middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a recent study.
moreCognitive health
Games, puzzles can slow cognitive decline, MCI
Older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who engage in high levels of activities such as word games and hobbies have better memory, working memory, attention and processing speed than those who do not, a recent study suggests. Although the study is observational and cannot prove cause and effect, active-aging organizations might consider adding these activities to regular programming and/or encouraging them among residents and members.
moreCognitive health
Arts & crafts as effective as a job for improving mental health
A new study suggests that taking part in creative activities can provide everyone with a significant wellbeing boost. Because arts and crafts are relatively affordable and accessible, the study authors said that promoting public access to artistic activities could provide a major boost to public mental health. The study reinforces benefits seen in many active-aging organizations.
moreCognitive health
Stats: Mental wellness market to grow to $330 billion by 2027
Mental wellness is an issue for older adults, regardless of whether they have cognitive decline. Various commercial solutions have been developed, but mental disorders often are linked to environmental and social factors, as well as individual vulnerability. The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data and a new report targeting this issue in the larger context.
moreCognitive health
Stats: Unprocessed food consumption curbs MCI risk by 12%
People who consumer more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a recent study. The study does not prove that eating ultra-processed foods causes memory and thinking problems and stroke -- it shows an association. However, it offers one more reason to ensure that such foods are not included on the menu or continuously available as snacks in active-aging communities.
moreCognitive health
Stimulating occupations, education may protect against dementia
People with a history of cognitively stimulating occupations during their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s had a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia after age 70, according to a recent study. The findings highlight the importance of cognitive stimulation during midlife for maintaining cognitive function in old age.
more
