August 27, 2010 – 6:26 pm
Sometimes the speed of technological advancement and the rate of change is awe-inspiring. In many cases new technology makes our lives easier. Just imagine living without the benefits of wireless communication or the ease of access to information on the Internet. But as technology makes some of our tasks easier, is it changing the way [...]
August 20, 2010 – 9:15 pm
My colleague Dr. Jeffery Cummings gave a very informative interview to the Las Vegas Review-Journal last week (entitled Alzheimer’s studies urge active retirement). In the article, Dr. Cummings highlights the growing body of research that leading an active life, especially after retirement, appears to be one of the most important things one can do in [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Aging Well, Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Health & Wellness, Seniors
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, Brain Research, brain science, prevent alzheimer's, Seniors
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Ability tests are nothing new. You need to take the SAT to get into a good college. Athletes at varying levels need to be able to perform physical tests at predetermined levels to join the team. Failing to reach a certain standard can be the difference between success and failure in numerous life situations. Now, [...]
7. Humans have bigger brains than all other animals: Although we are the smartest mammals, we don’t have the largest brains on this planet. Whales and elephants have bigger brains than humans, but their brains are obvious less developed comparatively.
What does make us unique is our ratio of brain weight to body weight, which [...]
In neuroscience news this week, a newly published study by Scott Huettel, Ph.D. (Associate Professor of psychology and neuroscience and director of the Duke Center for Neuroeconomic Studies) attempts to help disprove the myth that simply aging makes us inferior at financial decision making compared to our younger counterparts. Dr. Huettel’s study was published earlier [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Brain Decline, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Memory, Seniors, mild cognitive impairment
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Tagged Brain Decline, Brain health, Brain Research, brain science, cognitive improvement, Concentration, Seniors
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This Brain Fitness for Life blog has delivered several articles on ways to keep your memory sharp. Many of you have also inquired about ways to keep your natural energy up throughout the day to help you concentrate better. There are some simple, scientifically proven, things you can do during the course of the day [...]
By Michael Rucker
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Also posted in Attention Skills, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Fitness, Mind/Body, Physical Exercise, brain food
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Tagged brain food, Brain health, Brain Research, brain science, brain stimulation, brain strength, Brain Training, cognitive improvement, health and wellness, Nutrition, Physical Exercise
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You’ve probably heard that your brain starts to shrink as you get older, and that it gets harder to learn new skills and absorb new information. It is true that certain human brain parts stop developing in our mid 20s. However, (as discussed in a previous blog entry) medical scientists are now saying that in [...]
Last week we talked about diet and Alzheimer’s, which led to questions from some of you about the genetic factors associated with Alzheimer’s. Recently scientists have identified two new genes they believe are linked to Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by Dr. Sudha Seshadri (an [...]
It is well documented that a diet rich in antioxidants, leafy greens, nuts and fish benefits the body in a whole host of different ways. Fresh produce, fish – especially the kind rich in omega-3s like mackerel and salmon – and nuts provide lean protein, healthy fats and plenty of fiber, vitamins and minerals to [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Brain health, Concentration, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mind/Body, Nutrition, brain food
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, Brain Research, Nutrition, prevent alzheimer's
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Being a mom is one of the most important (and often under-appreciated) jobs in the world. We owe our mothers a debt of gratitude. According to data collected by Happy Worker, your mom probably changed your diaper over 7,300 times before your second birthday. As a toddler, chances are you demanded your mom’s attention about [...]