The Newly Uncovered Causes Of Cognitive Decline In The Baby Boomers
A recent research paper, published in mid-2020, put forth a groundbreaking discovery in the mental capacity of one segment of America's elders. Now, experts are scrambling for answers: Are these newfound intellectual damages reversible, and perhaps most importantly, what are the causes and effects of such a cognitive decline?
Origin of the study
At Ohio State University, associate professor Hui Zheng, Ph.D., is constantly asking questions. He's authored papers like "Do the Health Benefits of Marriage Depend on the Likelihood of Marriage?" and his past and current research concerns health and economic prosperity in the United States.
Field of interest
More specifically, Dr. Zheng likes to focus on inequality and disparity among demographics in the United States, and how those uneven playing fields are intertwined with aging, health, and socioeconomic factors like income and opportunity. One aspect of the field really stands out to him.
Mental deterioration
Because of his interest in the aging and mortality process, Dr. Zheng is drawn to cognitive aging — or how our minds deteriorate and shift as we get older. This unique subject formed the basis for his most recent inquiry.
Good trend
While studying data, Dr. Zheng noticed that the widespread problem of dementia seemed to have lessened in the past few decades. Seeing this good news, his interest was piqued, and he dove into research to determine the cause for the trend.
