Meditation has long been reported as a great way to clear the mind and reduce stress. In my post in February, 5 Strategies to Improve Memory, I pointed to a research study that found that the daily practice of meditation thickened the parts of the brain’s cerebral cortex responsible for decision making, attention and memory. [...]
Barbara Strauch, the Health and Science Editor for the New York Times, was a guest on NPR’s radio program Fresh Air with Terry Gross last week to discuss the topic of the aging brain and promote her new book The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind. During the [...]
April 16, 2010 – 12:06 pm
I’m sure you have heard the old adage television will rot your brain. There might just be some truth to that. First, there is the obvious. Watching television is a sedentary and passive activity. Watching TV is a choice, and like most choices, there is an opportunity cost. When you watch television you forsake [...]
Doctors and scientists have long known that n-3 fatty acids, also known as omega-3s, are purported to have a positive influence on brain health. If you are concerned with maintaining your cognitive abilities and keeping your brain healthy you likely already sustain a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids through fish, walnuts, supplementation and/or other [...]
Can Reducing Hypertension Also Reduce the Risk of cognitive decline?
The ill effects of hypertension (high blood pressure) have been well documented by the medical community. If you suffer from high blood pressure, there is a good chance you might also suffer from:
Pulsating headaches
Retinopathy or related eye damage and vision impairments
Nausea and vomiting
Chest pain and/or an [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Aging Well, Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain Research, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Seniors, dementia
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Tagged Aging Well, Alzheimer's Disease, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Brain Research, Cognitive Neuroscience, high blood pressure, hypertension, prevent alzheimer's, Seniors
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Brain Fitness for Life has long reported on the positive benefits of physical exercise and brain health:
http://www.brainfitnessforlife.com/fitness/physical-brain-boosters
http://www.brainfitnessforlife.com/brain-exercises/want-to-get-smarter
http://www.brainfitnessforlife.com/uncategorized/exercise-to-get-new-neurons
http://www.brainfitnessforlife.com/alzheimers/even-a-little-exercise-is-beneficial
Recent research coming out of the Mayo Clinic, and published in the Archives of Neurology, adds to the growing body of evidence that adults who engage in moderate exercise during midlife or late in life are less likely to [...]
This week the Alzheimer’s Association issued its 2010 Fact and Figures and the numbers show no surprises. That is, we were all expecting the numbers to be on a continual increase year over year and that was pretty evident in the reading. Let’s review the basic numbers:
As the 7th leading cause of death in the [...]
January 29, 2010 – 1:10 pm
A recent study on magnesium showed measurable improvements in working memory, short and long-term memory, and an improved ability to learn new things (with supplementation).
January 22, 2010 – 9:33 pm
A highlight of the SharpBrains Summit was a talk given by Michel Noir from HAPPYneuron about the remediation and rehabilitation of neurocognitive deficits.
By Michael Rucker
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Also posted in Aging Well, Brain Research, Brain Training, Brain Training Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Events, cognitive remediation
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Tagged Add new tag, Brain Training, Cognitive Neuroscience, SharpBrains Summit
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January 15, 2010 – 5:36 pm
Cooking is an activity that takes a person through a variety of brain functions. When we take to our kitchens to prepare our favorite dinner recipes, we are also honing many of our cognitive skills.
By Michael Rucker
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Also posted in Aging Well, Attention Skills, Brain exercises, Health & Wellness, Mind Fitness, brain food
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Tagged brain food, Brain health, brain strength, Brain Training, cognitive improvement, health and wellness, Memory
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