Conveners
Ageing as a Process of Adaptation and Evolution
- Silvia Gobbo (University of Milan-Bicocca)
Ageing is a complex phenomenon involving physical, social, and cognitive changes. While much of the literature has focused on cognitive decline—often seen as a progressive impairment to be addressed through targeted training—we propose a broader and more dynamic perspective. Rather than viewing ageing as a process of deterioration, we consider it an evolution and adaptation to new life...
Traditional theories of personality, such as the HEXACO model, postulate a universal structure composed of six fundamental traits. However, aging involves significant changes in individuals' lives, including cognition and sociality, which can affect personality expression and perception. The present contribution presents two studies aimed at exploring the structure and evaluation of...
Aging refers to a series of changes occurring throughout the lifespan in physical and mental health, cognitive abilities, and personality traits. While aging has often been associated with a progressive and inevitable decline, recent findings suggest that this is not the case for many variables. Given the adaptive nature of this process, it is crucial to investigate the relationships among...
Cognitive reserve (CR) is the ability of the brain to facilitate higher cognitive performance despite significant life-related brain changes during aging. Thus, CR may play a relevant role in protecting against pathological aging. Generally, CR is estimated by questionnaires evaluating schooling, working, and leisure time. Executive functions are high-level cognitive processes (e.g.,...
Cognitive performance tends to decline with aging; however, numerous studies have highlighted the protective effects of physical exercise which contributes to better oxygenation and vascular supply to the brain (Goenarjo et al., 2020; Chung et al., 2008). The present study investigated the impact of both Motor Reserve (MR), a cumulative measure of lifetime physical activity and Current...
The Lancet Commission report (Livingston et al., 2020) offers an updated, comprehensive overview of dementia prevention, identifying twelve modifiable risk factors within a life-course model. This approach highlights how exposures and behaviors across life stages contribute to dementia risk and provides a basis for early, multifaceted prevention strategies.
This study evaluates the...
