Category Archives: brain

A Link Between Pesticides And Dementia

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 [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Brain Decline, Brain health, Brain Research, dementia, Language, Memory, memory loss | Comments (0)

When Retirement Leads to Memory Decline

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.

By Sandrine Belier Ph.D. | Also posted in Aging Well, Brain Decline, Brain exercises, Brain Research, Brain Training, Cognitive Training, Concentration, Executive Functions, Memory, memory loss | Comments (1)

Coffee And Sugar to Improve Your Brain Efficiency

December 1, 2010 – 12:22 pm

The Holidays… For most people, this period rimes with chocolate, tea, coffee, and lots of sweet treats. As we all know, all these are to be consumed in moderate quantities. But what if a mix of coffee and sugar suddenly turned out to boost your brain efficiency?

By Laura Fay | Also posted in brain food, Brain health, Brain Research, Concentration, Memory, Mind Fitness, Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Sleep To Boost Your Memory and Creativity

November 24, 2010 – 4:32 am

The Holidays are getting closer and you have no gift ideas. So you might have known that sleep helps you boost your memory. But would you ever have thought that a sharp memory could also help you boost your creativity?

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Brain Training, Memory, memory loss, Mental Health | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

When Your Brain Falls In Love

November 19, 2010 – 5:07 am

Ever wondered how “falling in love” actually happens? Or have you ever done something stupid out of love and put it down to “The heart has its reasons”? Well, you were wrong!

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Brain health, Mental Health, Mind Fitness | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)