Cognitive performance from childhood to old age and intergenerational correlations in the multigenerational Young Finns Study.

Marja A Heiskanen, Jaakko Nevalainen, Katja Pahkala, Markus Juonala, Nina Hutri, Mika Kähönen, Eero Jokinen, Tomi P Laitinen, Päivi Tossavainen, Leena Taittonen, Jorma S A Viikari, Olli T Raitakari, Suvi P Rovio

Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland. [email protected] Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland. [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Cognitive performance changes during the lifespan, but the information is gathered from studies on separate age cohorts. Computerized neurocognitive testing enables efficient and similar assessments for all ages. We investigated (i) the effect of age at different stages of life and (ii) intergenerational correlations across cognitive domains in the multigenerational Young Finns Study.

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Research summary

The paper investigates cognitive performance across the lifespan and intergenerational correlations, which can provide insights into cognitive aging and its implications for longevity. However, while it contributes to understanding cognitive changes, it does not address the root causes of aging or propose solutions for lifespan extension, limiting its overall impact in the field of longevity research.

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