According to a new, long-term research study by neurological experts at the Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center, both African-American and white older patients with Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment have an increased risk of mortality. Research results were published in the June 2009 issue of Archives of Neurology.
Alzheimer’s disease has emerged [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association recently published an article on the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The first sign is occasional memory loss, like not being able to remember important dates or events, further signs are difficulties in planning or solving problems, completing everyday tasks, confusing time and place and not knowing [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain health, Memory, Seniors, memory loss, plasticity
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Tagged Add new tag, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Decline, memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, prevent alzheimer's
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In recent years scientists have become intensely interested in what could be called a super memory club. At a retirement community in Southern California fewer than one in 200 persons out of 20,000 are living past 90 without a trace of dementia. It is a group that, for the first time, is large enough to [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Research, Brain exercises, Brain health, Casual Games, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Games, Seniors
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Tagged Add new tag, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, dementia, memory loss, prevent alzheimer's
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Now, according to a study published on April 3 in the journal Science, researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health found more evidence that sleep resets the brain to allow more growth and learning the next day. Read about their fascinating research here. So get a good night’s sleep – your [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Brain Fitness Websites, Brain Research, Brain exercises, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Training, Lifelong learning, Mental Health, Neurons, neural connections, plasticity
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Tagged Add new tag, Brain health, Brain Research, neural connections, plasticity, sleep
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As baby boomers approach retirement age, the field of cognitive fitness has begun to gain more prominence. In this interview with health blogger, David William, I speak about the magnitude of the economic impact of Alzheimer’s and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), the strategies that can be used to slow mental decline, and how HAPPYneuron is [...]
By Laura Fay
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain businesses, Brain health, Cognitive Training
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Decline, brain science, memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, prevent alzheimer's
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Cognitive Skills for safe driving
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Attention Skills, Brain health, Cognitive Training, Concentration, Executive Functions, Visual and Spatial Skills
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Tagged Attention Skills, Brain Decline, brain recovery, Brain Training, driving skills, executive function skills, visual-spatial skills
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There are many memory disorders and it can be difficult to understand the differences. I am asked the question all the time “What are the different type of memory loss?” Let me offer a very brief summary here…..
Normal memory loss: Everybody’s brain ages. As the connections and chemicals in the brain alter with time, many [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Memory, Memory Training
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Decline, brain function, cognitive problems, dementia, mci, memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, prevent alzheimer's
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Last week I spoke with Adrian Berg of the Longevity Club Radio Show about the HAPPYneuron cross training program, the history of brain science, the impact of technology on the effectiveness of the program and the resulting cognitive health benefits for life. Listen on (about 5 minutes into the show).
By Laura Fay
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain Research, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, brain science, brain strength, mild cognitive impairment, prevent alzheimer's
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January 4, 2009 – 12:02 pm
Woman’s Day Radio Host Barbara Brody, Health Editor at Woman’s Day Magazine, interviews Dr. Coleman of the Alzheimer’s Association and Dr. Robert Bender of the Johnny Orr Memory Center and HAPPYneuron Scientific Contributor, on the topic of keeping our brain’s young. The program is about 30 minutes long. Definitely worth a listen! Click here to [...]
December 10, 2008 – 11:43 pm
If you are interested in learning how late-life working can help your mental vitality, read the Dana Institute article on the topic. Quite enlightening.