Cognitive reserve and prevention of cognitive decline

Authors

  • Cecilia Guadalupe Sotelo Reyes Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y Biológicas "Dr. Ignacio Chávez", Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo. Morelia, Michoacán, México.
  • Bernardo Pacheco Alcaraz Facultad de Ciencias Médicas y Biológicas "Dr. Ignacio Chávez", Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo. Morelia, Michoacán, México.
  • Mariana Lizeth Junco Muñoz Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo. Morelia, Michoacán, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5042-4683

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35830/mcya.vi27.560

Keywords:

Cognitive impairment, prevention, natural phenomenon

Abstract

Cognitive decline is a natural phenomenon associated with aging. However, this process has a greater impact on older adults, a group that represents an increasingly large proportion of the population. Therefore, it is essential to recognize that, although cognitive decline is inevitable, there are preventive strategies that can help mitigate its effects. Regular engagement in activities that stimulate and activate cognitive functions, along with the adoption of healthy habits -such as maintaining an active social life, following a balanced diet, and engaging in physical exercise- can help buffer cognitive deterioration by strengthening cognitive reserve, thus promoting healthier and more functional aging.

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Published

2026-03-04

How to Cite

Sotelo Reyes, C. G. ., Pacheco Alcaraz, B. ., & Junco Muñoz, M. L. . (2026). Cognitive reserve and prevention of cognitive decline. Milenaria, Ciencia Y Arte, (27), 57–59. https://doi.org/10.35830/mcya.vi27.560

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