Dr. Park and Dr. Festini speak with KERA about busyness and aging.
Dr. Park and Dr. Festini discuss the relationships between busyness, stress and cognition.
February 1, 2017
Dr. Park comments on the benefits of learning to play an instrument
Joanne Kaufman takes a look at retirees who are learning music.
January 27, 2017
NPR discusses the potential implications of the relationship between busyness and cognition.
Angus Chen takes a look at Sara Festini’s work with busyness and cognition.
May 18, 2016
The Smithsonian Magazine summarizes Sara Festini’s work with busyness and cognition
Brian Handwerk outlines the relationship between cognition and busyness and the possible conclusions that can be drawn from the DLBS.
May 17, 2016
Busyness is Associated with strong cognition after 50
Park Lab’s Sara Festini found that increased busyness is associated with higher cognition in older adults. Read the original publication.
May 17, 2016
Nautilus asks Dr. Park why people of different ages learn at different rates
Tom Vanderbilt asks Dr. Park why his young daughter is able to pick up chess at a faster rate than he can.
May 5, 2016
New York Times cites the Synapse Project in an article about trying new activities later in life
Gerald Marzorati references the Synapse Project as he encourages older adults to learn new, challenging skills.
April 29, 2016
U.S. News and World Report describes findings from the Synapse Project’s one year follow-up
Robert Preidt reviews the findings published in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience.
February 11, 2016
New York Times cites the Synapse Project in an article about the benefits of knitting
Jane Brody cites findings from the Synapse Project to argue that learning to knit may be beneficial for cognitive processes.
January 25, 2016
Dr. Park Critiques Claims that Cognition Improves with Age
Dr. Park is quoted expressing the need for more research to substantiate claims that certain elements of cognition may improve with age
March 16, 2015
Association for Psychological Science Observer:
Investigation Cognitive Skills
Denise Park’s Synapse research is highlighted in a psychological science publication. This research has found that activities requiring high mental engagement, such as digital photography or quilting, can help maintain brain function later in life. Merluzzi discusses the Synapse Project and other research geared towards preventing cognitive decline.
2015 (In Press)
Researchers discuss the Synapse Project at the Dallas Aging and Cognition Conference
The Center for Vital Longevity hosted the Dallas Aging and Cognition Conference where the Synapse Project and many other developments in the world of aging research were discussed.
April 30, 2015
Dr. Park talks about neural changes that occur when you learn a new skill
John Bradley asks Dr. Park about findings from the Synapse Project in his article about athletes learning new skills
February 15, 2015
Dr. Park gives her thoughts on the effects of a local woman’s community outreach
KERA asked Dr. Park what she thinks about local poet Molly Meyer’s poetry writing workshops for patients suffering from dementia.
2015 (In Press)
CVL’s Dr. Kristen Kennedy uses the DLBS to discover more about cognitive aging
Dr. Kristen Kennedy, a CVL investigator, uses data from the DLBS to understand the role of dopamine in cognitive aging.
January 9, 2015