Herbal extract may increase brain function in stroke victims
Scientists in China have found that a daily dose of ginkgo biloba used in combination with aspirin appears to benefit cognitive functioning after a stroke....
read moreBrain 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 moreReading aloud boosts memory
A new study published in the journal Memory showed that “the production effect”—speaking and hearing yourself speak—helps the brain store information better for long-term memory....
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 moreMore than just “chemo brain”- cancer affects memory too
New research out of the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care in Toronto indicates that cognitive problems often attributed to chemotherapy (“chemo brain”) may actually start earlier with the development of cancer tumors....
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,...
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