Publications by authors named "Martien M C J M van Dongen"
Br J Psychiatry
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- High cognitive activity may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, as suggested by the study.
- The research examined the relationship between an individual's need to engage in cognitively stimulating activities (NFC) and brain health among 4209 participants, revealing that those with higher NFC scores had better cognitive functioning and lower odds of cognitive impairment and small vessel disease.
- The findings indicate that having a strong motivation for cognitive engagement can positively impact cognitive abilities, especially in middle-aged individuals, though no significant links were found between NFC and certain brain structure measures.
