Social network characteristics moderate associations between cortical thickness and cognitive functioning in older adults.

Neika SharifianAfsara B ZaheedEmily P MorrisKetlyne SolJennifer J ManlyNicole SchupfRichard MayeuxAdam M BrickmanLaura B Zahodne

Published in: Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association (2021)

Longitudinal and intervention studies are needed to determine whether these cross-sectional findings reflect a protective effect of later-life friendships for maintaining cognitive performance in the context of poorer brain health.

Keyphrases

cross sectional
healthcare
mental health
randomized controlled trial
public health
physical activity
white matter
optical coherence tomography
resting state
high intensity
health information
case control
functional connectivity
social media
brain injury