Category Archives: Memory

A new, innovative method could help bolster memory processes in the brain during sleep. The joint study by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers relied on a memory-evoking scent administered to one nostril while patients slept. The study led by Ella Bar explained the process saying, “We know that a memory ...click here to read more

Your ears are the gateway to the sounds that surround you. The voices of loved ones, snow crunching between your feet, birds singing, and vehicles of all sizes screaming by, honking in support of striking teachers. But sometimes you just want to shut it all out so you strap on a pair of headphones to ...click here to read more

Memory tends to slip a bit with age. Although it can be alarming, it doesn’t necessarily indicate dementia or Alzheimer’s. But it doesn’t mean you aren’t walking towards a diagnosis. On its own, memory loss is not enough to guarantee a dementia diagnosis. Most people experience some degree of normal, or accepted, memory slippage. It’s ...click here to read more

A handful of walnuts a day may help lower the risk of cognitive decline among at-risk groups of the elderly population. This new information comes from a new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers found that walnut consumption of healthy elderly adults showed little effect on cognitive function over two years. However, ...click here to read more

Most of the time, you can easily distinguish between the taste of red and white wine, or jazz music and hard rock. But sometimes words can escape you and you experience a period of forgetfulness. Whether it’s the name of the music itself of the words used to describe it, your semantic memory might fail. ...click here to read more

When you feel stressed or anxious, you might not want to talk about your feelings. And contrary to popular belief, that might be a good thing. It does not mean that you should leave them bottled up either. New research is showing that one of the best ways to deal with stress and anxiety is ...click here to read more

It’s easy to believe it’s too late for change. If you’re getting older, you simply may have resigned to the fact that your future is predetermined. Memory loss is something people take for granted. They believe that no matter what, brainpower is going to decline as they get older. There is a small bit of ...click here to read more

The thought of developing dementia can be scary. This is why many middle-aged Americans spend millions each year on supplements that have been thought to reduce the risk factor of developing cognitive dysfunction. A new survey from the University of Michigan’s 2018 National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA) shows that roughly half of middle-aged American’s ...click here to read more

Many people exercise in their younger years, but staying active is just as important later in life for improved physical health and memory. Researchers at McMaster University have examined the impact of exercise on the brain and have found that high-intensity workouts can improve memory in older adults. The study published in the journal Applied ...click here to read more

Please, for my sake and yours, focus on nothing but the words on this screen for the next few minutes. Any distraction may lead to hazy memory and an altered perception of reality. Put your smartphone on “do not disturb,” or better yet, get it out of sight. Distractions are always going to be a ...click here to read more

Sorry ladies, but the latest research findings on foods to eat to protect your memory was explicitly done on men. That doesn’t mean that you can’t benefit from these health foods anyways, it just means additional research is needed to determine if the same results hold true in women. Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School ...click here to read more

Predicting the effects of consuming a particular diet over many years is very difficult to do. First, you have to have a scientific basis for why you want to test a certain diet in humans. Then you have to find willing participants to agree to follow this diet for many years. After all of that, ...click here to read more

A water expert has revealed that dehydration may contribute to memory loss. Dr. Jide Owolana explained that along with staying well hydrated to reduce the risk of memory loss, we should also cut back on our consumption of sugary drinks and alcohol. There are many health risks associated with dehydration including mood swings, reduction in ...click here to read more

If you’re like most people, you occasionally enjoy some alcohol. Whether it’s with a meal or in celebration, alcohol is often consumed with others. It can affect the body and its systems, doing everything from slowing down motor functions and causing sleepiness to even impairing memory. Starting with your first glass of alcohol, your brain ...click here to read more