February 3, 2012 – 3:31 am
Dementia type tauopathies, including Alzheimer’s disease are accompanied by an accumulation of abnormal form of tau protein in the brain. By interacting with the filaments called microtubules, this protein plays an important role in non-pathological conditions as it helps the neurons to function correctly. The French team of Etienne-Emile Baulieu recently demonstrated that another protein [...]
January 19, 2012 – 11:29 am
We have known for a long time that cognitive decline occurs with aging, however we may have been incorrect about the age it starts. A recent analysis brings new details about it. The study, led by Dr. Singh-Manoux and published in the British Medical Journal was conducted on 7390 persons among them 5198 men and [...]
October 24, 2011 – 7:53 am
Memory declines with aging and some memory loss may be an early warning sign for neurodegenerative disease, including some forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. By detecting this type of disease as early as possible, we can act when treatments are the most effective. MemTrax aims to detect memory impairment. Based on 10 years [...]
September 20, 2011 – 10:14 am
New evidence has recently been found to support the theory that brain training brings health benefits. A Canadian team of researchers studied the effects of 10 sessions of stimulation exercises 2 hours a week. 30 subjects took part in the study, half of whom with high risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Results were promising, since people [...]
August 11, 2011 – 7:26 am
The MemTrax iPad application is now available on the AppStore. Do not wait to test your memory using 10 years worth of scientific research. MemTrax detects memory troubles associated with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), dementia or Alzheimer’s disease at a very early stage. It is the very first memory screening application available on iPad and [...]
We often hear advice telling us that doing some kind of physical activity is good to develop muscle, lose weight, or generally to stay healthy. But what if doing exercise was also good for mental abilities? Last February, we already said that being physically active is very important for our cognitive health. Recently, two teams [...]
SBT, the editor of the HAPPYneuron service, has adapted the memory screening test MemTrax on the iPad. This test is a very quick and easy way to detect memory impairments associated with Alzheimer’s disease for example. The application will be available in just a few weeks. In the meantime, discover the demonstration video:
February 25, 2011 – 4:26 am
So we’ve read it in many studies: Physical exercise is important and contributes to a healthy life style. It has also been shown to be essential for cognitive health, helping us not only to remain physically fit but also to maintain mental sharpness. Today, however, researchers find that it is not enough to inform people. [...]
By Dr. Michel Noir
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December 16, 2010 – 6:08 am
The results of a new study on 614 French vineyard workers in their 40s and 50s shows that there may be a link between a long-term exposure to pesticides and dementia. The study participants, who had worked in their industry for at least 20 years, were divided into different groups: those who had never been [...]
December 10, 2010 – 11:02 am
If you are now looking at the picture and thinking “This is how I want my retirement to look like”, think again! A recent paper with the title “Mental Retirement” is currently suggesting that early retirement may lead to quicker memory decline.