Brain stimulation enhances long-term memory
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that scientists could improve memory the next day by directly stimulating the amygdala....
read moreAmerican Academy of Neurology now recommends brain training for MCI...
The American Academy of Neurology has just updated it practice guidelines for mild cognitive impairment. The organization now recommends exercise and cognitive training, not medicine....
read moreSmall dietary change may keep brain young
A recent study that followed 960 participants with an average age of 81 for 4.7 years found that the difference between those who ate only 0.1 portions of leafy greens per day compared to those who ate 1.3 portions...
read moreEEGs show nuts strengthen your brain
New research has shown that nuts aren’t just good for your body, but also good for your brain. They have lots of antioxidants believe to have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous and heart-protective effects. The flavonoids are believe to induce neuroprotective effects,...
read moreObstructive sleep apnea linked to Alzheimer’s risk
There’s new evidence that older adults with obstructive sleep apnea may have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s due to the higher levels of amyloid beta. Amyloid beta is the main component of the hallmark plaques of Alzheimer’s....
read moreDementia breakthrough? Brain training game found to reduce risk...
A speed-of-processing training intervention developed by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green has been found to “significantly” reduce the risk of dementia....
read moreGetting married may help you avoid dementia
A paper published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery. and Psychiatry found that “lifelong singletons” were 42 percent more likely to develop dementia. This was even after controlling for factors like gender and age....
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