Stories by Jessica A. Church-Lang

Jessica A. Church-Lang is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She studies cognitive development and learning in children and adolescents.

Illustration of three elderly people doing a puzzle.

CognitionJune 29, 2023

To Stay Sharp as You Age, Learn New Skills

Older people show significant cognitive benefits from learning, provided they have the opportunity to do so

Rachel Wu, Jessica A. Church-Lang