Category Archives: Memory

This hasn’t been a great week for my memory. So far, I’ve forgotten my keys, some important groceries, and a few names. But I’m not too worried about it. Other than the awkwardness of forgetting a name or having to head back to the grocery store, the lapses lead to little more than some minor ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s and dementia are scary. You may have experienced a family member or friend sinking into it and hope it doesn’t happen to anyone else you know. Or even yourself. It may have even sparked you to over-analyze any mental drop you’ve noticed in yourself or a loved one. But you can take a deep ...click here to read more

A new study suggests eating colorful foods may help defend against dementia, so head to the grocery store for some berries, orange juice, and apples. Research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that the more colorful fruits and vegetables a person eats, the better protection they appear to have from cognitive ...click here to read more

Brain games, crosswords, hobbies, and conversation might all help your memory. But instead of doing all that, you should focus on getting better sleep. A good night’s sleep might be one of the best things you can do to build a strong memory and improve your ability to think and recall information. Sleep influences memory ...click here to read more

You snooze, you… win! If you’re talking about memory, that is. New research shows that afternoon naps can significantly benefit brain function, potentially reducing the risk of age-related memory loss. Good sleep habits are associated with a lower risk of dementia and higher levels of executive function, cognition, memory, and understanding. Afternoon naps may provide ...click here to read more

A revolutionary new eye test can predict Parkinson’s-Linked Cognitive Decline. Researchers believe this new vision test can predict which people with the disease will develop cognitive impairment and possible dementia 18 months later. The study published in Movement Disorders adds to previously collected evidence showing that vision changes precede the cognitive decline that occurs in ...click here to read more

According to a new study, increasing access to education for girls over the last century has improved a difference in cognitive aging between men and women. Inequalities between men and women have been at the forefront of discussions for decades. Now, new research has unveiled the exciting outcome of limited education in girls. In a ...click here to read more

Exercise is good for you, but it might do more than you think. New research suggests that deciding to get fit today may help your brain well into the future. Brain age is a growing concern for people reaching middle age and beyond. You may even be expecting to experience memory loss, dementia, or other ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the American Academy of Neurology, high blood pressure during pregnancy may lead to memory decline later in life. Researchers have found that women who have pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure tend to have lower scores on memory and thinking skills tests through the years following pregnancy. The study included ...click here to read more

Not being able to run as fast or lift as much weight as you used to is an acceptable form of aging. But when memory starts to go? Little can be more frustrating. But it happens. Just like your muscles have slowed down with age, so has your brain. Age can cause your brain to ...click here to read more

Do “brain games” help improve your memory, or do they just give you something to do? It’s not necessarily a straightforward answer. Challenging your brain with crossword and sudoku puzzles may eventually make you better at them. Still, they are unlikely to translate into better memory or other cognitive functions that will help you in ...click here to read more

Regular physical activity can help prevent those with mild cognitive impairment from advancing into dementia. These findings resulted from a study published in the journal Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy, which found that exercising more than once per week had a direct impact on Alzheimer’s disease. Mild cognitive impairment is a condition that causes small problems ...click here to read more

Sleep loss can affect many aspects of health. It has long been known that a lack of sleep can interfere with learning, and a new study shows how crucial it can be for consolidating memories. The study, which appeared in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, suggests that sleep loss can hijack the brain’s ability ...click here to read more

If you’re getting older and have a burning desire to avoid assisted living facilities at all costs, you can’t be blamed. These institutions have not looked good recently. But, how do you know if and when your safety is jeopardized inside the walls of your own home? Certain abilities can decline with age. For some, ...click here to read more