This document evaluates factors that contribute to cognitive enhancement in neuroscience, emphasizing the importance of addressing cognitive decline due to aging and various issues affecting younger populations. It highlights methods to improve cognitive abilities, including brain training, lifestyle changes, and the significance of diet and physical exercise. The paper will be presented at Genedis 2018 in Toronto.

1. ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS
CONTRIBUTING TO THE
ENHANCEMENT OF MEMORY
AND COGNITIVE ABILITIES IN
THE CONTEXT OF
NEUROSCIENCES
Information Science & Informatics
Informatics and Neuroinformatics
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PURPOSE
 The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the factors
which contribute to cognitive ability enhancement
under the spectrum of Neuroscience, through the
bibliographical research of scientific literature.
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WHY
 By 2050, the proportion of people aged over 60 is estimated to reach 22%
of the world's population.
 Reduced cognitive abilities are one of the most important consequences of
aging, which affects the individual's autonomy, the functioning of the body
and generally aggravates the quality of life.
 At the same time different cognitive issues are affecting young populations
from the infant age.
 The above facts make the area of interest not only a fascinating scientific
topic but an existing challenge for solutions and improvements for millions
of people of every age.
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LOOKING IN TO THE BRAIN
 Eelectroencephalography (EEG)
 Mmagnetoencephalography (MEG)
 Computed tomography (CT)
 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
 Functional MRI (fMRI)
 Positron emission tomography (PET)
 Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
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ISSUES OF COGNITIVE ABILITY AND MEMORY
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 Alzheimer's disease (AD)
 Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)
 Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
 Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
 Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
 Parkinson's Disease Dementia
 Issues in young ages: Dyslexia, ADHD (Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder)

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ENHANCEMENT OF COGNITIVE ABILITY AND MEMORY
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 It is possible to improve cognitive function in a number of areas
such as memory, attention, processing speed and performance with
the use of different methods. Neuroscientists have well established
that the brain has a capacity to change in response to
environmental stimuli (plasticity).
 Structured interventions like brain training can benefit and such
benefits lead to better functional outcomes even up to five years
after training.
 At the same time, the pharmaceutical approach (short term
benefits with side effects) and lifestyle changes can improve areas
of cognition.
 Diet is also an important factor. For example, a diet rich in omega-3
fatty
 Physical exercise is the probably the top cognitive booster.
 Finally, social interactions, sleep and stress reduction can improve
cognitive abilities

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THANK YOU
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