Greater Social Engagement and Greater Gray Matter Microstructural Integrity in Brain Regions Relevant to Dementia.

Cynthia Felix Caterina RosanoXiaonan ZhuJason D FlattAndrea L Rosso

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2021)

SE is related to greater microstructural integrity of specific GM regions relevant to social cognition, that have described roles in dementia. SE may therefore be a useful preventive mechanism against loss of GM integrity in older adults.

Keyphrases

white matter
mild cognitive impairment
healthcare
cognitive impairment
mental health
multiple sclerosis
physical activity
social media
brain injury