February 22, 2007 – 12:04 pm
Consumer report has 5 tips on keeping your memory sharp, which includes computer based brain games. All great tips which we strongly recommend. Read here
By Laura Fay
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February 20, 2007 – 10:48 am
The right kind of cocoa might be great for your brain. “This raises the prospect of using flavanols in the treatment of dementia, marked by decreased blood flow in the brain, and in maintaining overall cardiovascular health”. Read all about the benefits of cocoa 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, Neurons, Neuropsychology
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February 6, 2007 – 2:34 pm
Researchers at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago have assessed loneliness and dementia. “In human beings, loneliness has been associated with impaired social skills. Thus, neural systems underlying social behavior might be less elaborated in lonely persons and, as a result, be less able to compensate for other neural systems compromised by age-related neuropathy,” [...]
January 31, 2007 – 3:48 pm
We found this post that mentions Dr. Paul Nussbaum’s approach to brain health. Dr. Nussbaum does a great job of communicating the importance of a fit brain to the public Dr. Nussbaum says that a healthy lifestyle characterized by socialization, physical activity, mental activity, spirituality, and nutrition leads to improved brain health. Individuals should reduce their [...]
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
January 22, 2007 – 12:12 pm
Here is another study on the benefits of studying another language. “If you have two languages in your brain, you need a way to keep them straight, otherwise you might say the wrong thing,” she said. It’s one of the things that often goes wrong with people suffering from dementia. They can no longer control [...]
January 10, 2007 – 4:32 pm
Here is an article by Dr. Rallie McAllister on the positives of coffee. “Coffee may have even greater benefits on the human brain, protecting it from degenerative disorders that lead to dementia. Recent studies suggest that habitual coffee drinkers have a lower risk for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease than individuals who abstain” Read the full [...]
January 3, 2007 – 3:48 pm
The Alliance for Aging Research is encouraging Americans to boost their brain health. “There is a lot we can do to keep our brains healthy and potentially prevent or lessen the cognitive decline that often comes with aging,” Daniel Perry, executive director of the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research” You can see the full article [...]
December 28, 2006 – 3:41 pm
Here is some more progress in the ability to detect Alzheimer’s earlier on. “We urgently need techniques to see brain changes in the earliest stages of cognitive decline so that we can identify people at risk…” The full article can be read here