Better Memory With Computerized Brain Fitness Program

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[14/09/2012] University of California-Los Angeles researchers found that older adults who regularly used a brain fitness program played on a computer demonstrated significantly improved memory and language skills.Better Memory With Computerized Brain Fitness Program - Read more

Down's Syndrome: Drug Improving Memory

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[27/07/2012] Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found a drug that boosts memory function in those with Down's syndrome, a major milestone in the treatment of this genetic disorder that could significantly improve quality of life.Down's Syndrome: Drug Improving Memory - Read more

New Alzheimer's Marker Strongly Predicts Mental Decline

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[18/04/2012] A new marker of Alzheimer's disease can predict how rapidly a patient's memory and other mental abilities will decline after the disorder is diagnosed, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found.New Alzheimer's Marker Strongly Predicts Mental Decline - Read more

Memory: Training Can Increase Brain Activity

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[11/04/2012] If someone has trouble remembering where the car keys or the cheese grater are, new research shows that a memory training strategy can help. Memory training can even re-engage the hippocampus, part of the brain critical for memory formation, the results suggest.Memory: Training Can Increase Brain Activity - Read more

Hospitalised Older People May Have Increased Risk of Memory Problems

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[02/04/2012] A new study suggests that older people may have an increased risk of problems with memory and thinking abilities after being in the hospital.Hospitalised Older People May Have Increased Risk of Memory Problems - Read more

Smartphone Training Helps People with Memory Impairment

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[13/02/2012] A smartphone training program, theory-driven and specifically designed for individuals with memory impairment, can result in "robust" improvements in day-to-day functioning, and boost independence and confidence levels.Smartphone Training Helps People with Memory Impairment - Read more

Planned Actions Improve the Way We Process Information

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[30/01/2012] Researchers of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have shown that using a grabbing action with our hands can help our processing of visual information.Planned Actions Improve the Way We Process Information - Read more

Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Dementia

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[12/09/2011] Any exercise that gets the heart pumping may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the condition's progression once it starts, reported a Mayo Clinic study. Researchers examined the role of aerobic exercise in preserving cognitive abilities and concluded that it should not be overlooked as an important therapy against dementia.Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Dementia - Read more

Memory Fitness Program Improves Memory Abilities of Oldest Adults

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[05/09/2011] A new study of University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) has found that a memory fitness program offered to older adults in their senior living communities helped improve their ability to recognise and recall words, benefitting their verbal learning and retention.Memory Fitness Program Improves Memory Abilities of Oldest Adults - Read more

Religion Benefits Traumatic Brain Injury Victims

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[01/07/2011] US researchers found that if traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims feel close to a higher power, it can help them rehabilitate.Religion Benefits Traumatic Brain Injury Victims - Read more

Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline

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[02/05/2011] According to a new study, frequent social activity may help to prevent or delay cognitive decline in old age. If you want to keep your brain healthy, it turns out that visiting friends, attending parties, and even going to church might be just as good for you as crossword puzzles.Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline - Read more

Multi-Tasking on the Street not a Good Idea for Older People

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[25/03/2011] Older adults may put themselves at risk by talking on cell phones while crossing the street, researchers report in a new study.Multi-Tasking on the Street not a Good Idea for Older People - Read more

Storytelling Program Improves Lives of People with Alzheimer's

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[28/02/2011] Researchers have found that participation in TimeSlips, a drug-free, creative storytelling intervention, improves communication skills and positive affect in persons with dementia.Storytelling Program Improves Lives of People with Alzheimer's - Read more

Elderly: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Improve Memory

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[02/02/2011] A new study shows that one year of moderate physical exercise can increase the size of the brain's hippocampus in older adults, leading to an improvement in spatial memory. Elderly: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Improve Memory - Read more

Daily Dose of Beet Juice Promotes Brain Health

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[10/11/2010] Drinking beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults – a finding that could hold great potential for combating the progression of dementia.Daily Dose of Beet Juice Promotes Brain Health - Read more

Walking Six Miles per Week Preserves Memory in Old Age

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[18/10/2010] New research suggests that walking at least six miles per week may protect brain size and in turn, preserve memory in old age, according to a study. Walking Six Miles per Week Preserves Memory in Old Age - Read more

Memory Problems More Common in Men

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[20/09/2010] A new study shows that mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may affect more men than women. MCI is a condition in which people have problems with memory or thinking beyond that explained by the normal rate of aging. Memory Problems More Common in Men - Read more

Video Games Lead to Faster and Accurate Decisions

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[20/09/2010] Cognitive scientists from the University of Rochester have discovered that playing action video games trains people to make the right decisions faster.Video Games Lead to Faster and Accurate Decisions - Read more

Eating Berries for Healthy Aging

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[30/08/2010] Scientists reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognised way. Eating Berries for Healthy Aging - Read more

Education Helps against Dementia

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[30/06/2010] Researchers have discovered that education not only delays the early symptoms of dementia, but can also slow down the development of the disease – a finding that could result in faster diagnosis and treatment of dementia.Education Helps against Dementia - Read more

Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS

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[25/06/2010] A new study shows that a mentally active lifestyle may protect against the memory and learning problems that often occur in multiple sclerosis (MS).Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS - Read more

Why We Forget to Take Our Medicine

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[14/04/2010] A study has found that changes in daily behavior have a significant effect on whether we remember to take our medication or not – and that these changes influence older and younger adults differently.Why We Forget to Take Our Medicine - Read more

Learning Keeps Brain Healthy

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[17/03/2010] Neurobiologists are providing the first visual evidence that learning promotes brain health – and, therefore, that mental stimulation could limit the debilitating effects of aging on memory and the mind.Learning Keeps Brain Healthy - Read more

Special Diet May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s

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[08/03/2010] A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a study released by the American Academy of Neurology.Special Diet May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s - Read more

Vitamin D Against Age-Related Cognitive Decline

[25/05/2009] Eating fish – long considered ‘brain food’ – may really be good for the old grey matter, as is a healthy dose of sunshine, new research suggests. Vitamin D Against Age-Related Cognitive Decline - Read more

Memory Test Can Reveal Nascent Dementia

[18/06/2007] Memory problems have many causes. In a new thesis scientists show that a neuropsychological memory test can predict the risk of dementia developing. Memory Test Can Reveal Nascent Dementia - Read more

Rote Learning Improves Memory

[18/12/2006] Memory loss - it can be as trivial as misplacing the car keys but, as we get older, we all experience lapses more frequently and find it more difficult to learn new things. Rote Learning Improves Memory - Read more

Memory Problems Related to Alzheimer's Disease

[01/12/2006] Researchers at Rush University Medical Center found that having complaints about memory problems is associated with changes in the brain related to Alzheimer's disease. They reported their findings in the November 2006 issue of Neurology.Memory Problems Related to Alzheimer's Disease - Read more