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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Posted in Aging Well, Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Research, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Health & Wellness, Seniors
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Also tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Research, brain science, prevent alzheimer's, Seniors
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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 [...]
This week Dr. Katherine Tucker of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging published a report in the Journals of Gerontology which makes the claim that elderly individuals may be able to help sustain their cognitive function by maintaining sufficient levels of vitamin D.
The study (Vitamin D Is Associated with Cognitive Function [...]
Sandra, a fit 65-year-old woman, believes in the benefits of proactive health care. She exercises regularly and never misses an annual physical. So when she sees a flier for a free memory screening event at her local Kmart, she thinks it’s a great opportunity to check on her brain health too.
Sandra’s [...]
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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Posted in Brain Decline, Brain Research, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Memory, Seniors, mild cognitive impairment
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Also tagged Brain Decline, 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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Posted in Attention Skills, Brain Research, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Fitness, Mind/Body, Physical Exercise, brain food
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Also tagged brain food, Brain Research, brain science, brain stimulation, brain strength, Brain Training, cognitive improvement, health and wellness, Nutrition, Physical Exercise
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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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Posted in Brain Research, Brain health, Concentration, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mind/Body, Nutrition, brain food
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Also tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Research, Nutrition, prevent alzheimer's
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On April 26-28, 2010, the National Institute for Health, hosted a conference entitled “State-of-the-Science Conference, Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline“. It was open to both professionals and the public.
The goal of the independent panel of health professionals and public officials at the meeting was to assess whether previous research on purported risk or protective [...]
By Dr. Wes Ashford
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Posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Training, Memory Screening, dementia
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Also tagged Brain Fitness Websites, Cognitive Neuroscience, dementia, Memory Screening, prevent alzheimer's
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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. [...]
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 [...]