New Jersey: Lesandu Wickramasinghe and His Research
- ForgetMeNotIntl
- May 17
- 2 min read
Lesandu Wickramasinghe, who is a high school junior from Edison, NJ, has a strong interest in research and writing. He enjoys writing articles and expressing ideas through his work. Outside of school, he likes playing cricket, working out, and exploring how AI is shaping the world.
Reviewed Article: Association of Early-Life Cognitive Enrichment With Alzheimer Disease Pathological Changes and Cognitive Declineby Shahram Oveisgharan, Robert S. Wilson, Lei Yu, Julie A. Schneider, and David A. Bennett.
Main Argument & Findings:
In the article, it said that those who keep their brains with reading and studying may protect themselves against Alzheimer's disease when they are older. The researchers discovered that education and mentally stimulating activities can be beneficial to the brain. It changed my opinion on how the brain can be affected because I now know that education, genetics, and age aren't the only things that can affect the brain.
Importance for Youth:
This is relevant to the youth today because the things youth learn now can affect their future brain health. They will learn how to take care of their brain and to keep learning throughout their life. Understanding these topics early can encourage youths to make smarter and healthier decisions as life goes on.
What I Learned:
I found out that working the brain is equally as necessary as working the body. Staying busy and active with the mind can really help improve memory and prevent dementia later in life. An example from everyday life would be students who take classes, read books, and learn instruments. These activities challenge the brain. Additionally, many older people also stay busy doing puzzles, books, and staying social just to keep their brains healthy. This shows that all ages can benefit from keeping their brain active.
Citations: Oveisgharan, S., Wilson, R. S., Yu, L., Schneider, J. A., & Bennett, D. A. (2020). Association of early-life cognitive enrichment with Alzheimer disease pathological changes and cognitive decline. JAMA Neurology, 77(10), 1217–1224. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaneurol.2020.1941
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