Memory

Our body functions mainly in part with our circulatory system. Every part of our body requires blood, which flows out from the heart and then back into the heart. When there is an interruption in blood flow, it can lead to some negative health consequences. One major organ to point out which requires much blood ...click here to read more

For decades researchers have studied the science of sleep. Sleep problems are common in North America, so the need to understand the suspension of consciousness is huge. Today, scientists say with confidence that sleep not only provides our bodies with the restorative rest it needs, it also helps our memory. Short naps and sleep problems ...click here to read more

It’s very rare that one condition affects only one part of the body. The body is made up of many connective systems and so when one system goes, others suffer. Case in point, hearing loss doesn’t solely affect your ability to hear. It can affect your entire body. Hearing loss, as of yet, cannot be ...click here to read more

We all get stressed time and time again. Ultimately, it’s how we handle our stress that determines our health outcomes. An example of bad stress would be the kind associated with a traumatic experience. For example, this could be losing a loved one or being in a car accident. Trauma can be temporary or last ...click here to read more

When blood can’t reach vital organs it can lead to many health consequences. When blood flow is limited in the brain it can result in a stroke. The more the brain goes without the oxygen and nutrients our blood carries, the more likely it will result in permanent brain damage. Blood is like gasoline for ...click here to read more

Do you remember your child’s second birthday? How about what you ate last week? If your memory is starting to fog, don’t hit the panic button! It’s not too late to give it a boost. In fact, there are many different things you can do every day to improve your memory. With memory being so ...click here to read more

Cold sores are not only unsightly to look at and uncomfortable, they can be a sign of serious health problems. Previous research on cold sores has found that they can be tied to memory loss, but more recent study has made another conclusion about cold sores and your brain. A cold sore is a form ...click here to read more

A mystery chocolate drink, made by confectionery company Mars, Incorporated, has turned back the clock on aging brains. Chocolate is even better for us than we thought! A breakthrough study by Columbia University Medical Center has uncovered something quite remarkable: Normal, natural memory loss that comes with aging can be reversed. Not with some dangerous ...click here to read more

Forgetting people’s names or where you put your keys? Memory loss is an issue that plagues so many of us as we age. And scientists continue to point out ways to prevent the decline that is seemingly a natural part of aging. You need to keep stress and blood sugars relatively low, and of course, ...click here to read more

If you have ever tried to find your way around a high-tech device and not been quite sure what to do, there is a good reason you should keep trying to figure it out. A new study from the University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for Vital Longevity has revealed that challenging older adults with ...click here to read more

You don’t need a doctor to tell you that a giggle session is good for the soul, but new research shows that it can also be good for your brain. I’m all for it! Life is short, after all, and if can’t have a bring-you-to-tears laughter session now and again, well, what’s it all for? ...click here to read more

A friend of a mine spends every single weekend at her younger sister’s house to take care of their mom (and give her sister’s family a break). The mom has Alzheimer’s disease, she must be close to 80, and the family is committed to caring for her as long as they can at home. You ...click here to read more

Have you completed your recommended 30 minutes of brisk walking today? Regular exercise is a common theme when it comes to protecting your health as you age. It is beneficial in many ways and supports day-to-day brain function. It turns out, getting that heart rate going boosts your brainpower, improving your overall memory and ability ...click here to read more

Some very unsettling numbers were released by the Alzheimer’s Association: In the United States, one in six women over the age of 65 will get the illness. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, the degeneration of brain and memory function that becomes serious enough to interfere with daily life. The association’s “2014 Alzheimer’s ...click here to read more