Mechanisms of Age-Related Cognitive Change and Targets for Intervention: Social Interactions and Stress

The effects of biological and physical factors on cognitive aging are widely studied. Less is known about the role of psychosocial factors such as stress and social relationships for cognitive functioning.Speakers in Session IV of the Summit focused on possible mechanisms linking social interactions and stressful experiences to cognitive changes with aging.Elevated cortisol, repetitive thinking, negative emotions, neuroticism, chronic stress,...