January 16, 2008 – 10:28 am
It is now well known that, for rodents, physical exercise is beneficial for brain health. Indeed, mice allowed to freely run on an exercise wheel grow more new neurons that mice not allowed to move freely. Importantly, these new neurons grow in an area crucial for memory formation: the hippocampus. Neurogenesis (the birth and development [...]
January 1, 2008 – 3:11 pm
I thought to share with you a recent interview with Founder Dr. Bernard Croisile, Neurologist, Neuropsychologist and Happy Neuron’s Chief Scientist, about age related brain decline and what can be done. As we age, what issues do people most complain about? When we age, certain cognitive difficulties are usually more annoying than really hindering. These [...]
By Laura Fay
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October 19, 2007 – 8:45 am
Have you ever wondered why you remember so vividly that argument you had with your boss 3 months ago or the first time you kissed your husband or wife? If yes, you may have thought that your memory for these events was vivid because they occurred when you were experiencing a strong emotion: anger or [...]
August 9, 2007 – 11:42 am
Are you unable to remember more than two phone numbers? Then you may be a “victim” of new technologies. Chances are, it is easier for you to store information on your hard disk, electronic organizer or mobile phone, rather than use your memory. This finding is the result of a study on 3000 subjects by [...]
August 3, 2007 – 11:22 am
Brain Activity Reduces risk of Developing Neurodegenerative Diseases A new study now confirms our beliefs: Train your brain on a regular basis and you should be able to considerably reduce risks to develop Alzheimer’s disease. In Chicago, a major 5 year project that studied over 700 patients aged 80 and over has just come to [...]
By Dr. Michel Noir
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Adding years to your life depends on many things – good genes are a start, but certain lifestyle habits can have quite a significant impact. Living longer is one thing, and living a cognitively strong life can be quite another. Health and Medical magazines have long touted the benefits of certain healthy behaviors for body [...]
By Laura
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March 14, 2007 – 10:57 am
Another report on how exercise can help our brain. “Tests on mice showed they grew new brain cells in a certain region of the brain that is known to be affected in the age related memory decline that begins around age 30 for most humans”. Read more here
February 19, 2007 – 12:25 pm
Here is a recent study that came out last week. “Dr Mark Baxter, Wellcome Trust senior research fellow at Oxford University, said: “This study is exciting because it reveals a group of brain cells in the adult human brain that are continuously regenerating” Read more on this study here
February 15, 2007 – 5:55 pm
Here is a recent study out of Princeton University that tries to link sleep and brain cells. “Losing sleep may cause the brain to stop producing new brain cells, a study conducted by New Jersey’s Princeton University has found” To read more click here
By Laura Fay
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain anatomy and imaging, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mental Health, Mind/Body, Neuropsychology, Seniors
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January 25, 2007 – 12:17 pm
Another study showing the impact of learning on our brains. “These remarkable findings suggest stimulating the mind with activities such as reading books or completing crossword puzzles may help delay and/or prevent Alzheimer’s disease in senior citizens.” The full piece can be read here