Menopausal hormone therapy likely to boost brain skills
Hormone therapy refers to either oestrogen or combination oestrogen or progesterone treatment.
Mar 22, 2018, 18:12 PM IST
Hearing loss may indicate memory impairment for some
Hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities in elderly people, affecting about one-third of people over age 65.
Feb 28, 2018, 16:50 PM IST
Feeling stressed? Running for five kilometers daily will help
The study found that running mitigates the negative impacts chronic stress has on the hippocampus – a brain region responsible for learning and memory.
Feb 15, 2018, 18:13 PM IST
Boost for Alzheimer's treatment through diabetes drug?
This is the first time that a triple receptor drug has been used which acts in multiple ways to protect the brain from degeneration.
Jan 01, 2018, 12:32 PM IST
Exercising twice a week may improve cognition, memory in elderly
The level of exertion should be enough to work up a bit of a sweat but doesn't need to be so rigorous that you can't hold a conversation.
Dec 28, 2017, 14:38 PM IST
Study associates high-intensity exercise with improved memory
The findings are important because memory performance of the study participants, who were all healthy young adults, increased over a relatively short period of time, said researchers.
Nov 23, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
Exercise regularly to boost brain functioning, says study
The researchers reviewed 14 clinical trials, which examined the brain scans of 737 people before and after aerobic exercise programs.
Nov 14, 2017, 19:12 PM IST
Air pollution cuts growth of working memory in kids
The findings of an earlier study had shown that 20 percent of a child's daily dose of black carbon is inhaled during urban commutes.
Oct 08, 2017, 15:07 PM IST
Older adults should consume an avocado daily to strengthen eyes and boosts memory
According to to the new study, 40 healthy adults aged 50 and over, who ate one fresh avocado a day for six months, experienced a 25% increase in lutein levels in their eyes and improved cognitive function.
Aug 25, 2017, 22:26 PM IST
Afraid of age-related memory decline? Use this trick to boost your power of recall!
A team of researchers have revealed a helpful strategy that may help older adults improve their memory.
Aug 14, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
Mediterranean diet cuts risk of memory difficulties in older adults
The results suggested that older people who ate a Mediterranean-style diet had 35 percent lower risk of scoring poorly on cognitive tests.
Jul 26, 2017, 16:44 PM IST
Binge drinking in adolescence may alter brain, affect memory
Adolescence and young adulthood are periods of continued biological and psychosocial maturation.
Jul 19, 2017, 17:52 PM IST
'Brain training' app may improve memory
Cognitive training has shown some benefits, such as speed of attentional processing, for patients with aMCI, but training packages are typically repetitive and boring, affecting patients' motivation.
Jul 03, 2017, 13:58 PM IST
Eating chocolate may boost cognitive skills in elderly
Chocolate's benefits can be attributed to cocoa bean, which is its main ingredient and a rich source of flavanols -- a class of natural compounds that has neuroprotective effects, the study said.
Jun 30, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
African plant extract could help treat Alzheimer's disease: Study
The new study has shown that the extract taken from the leaves, stem and roots of Carpolobia lutea could help to protect chemical messengers in the brain which play a vital role in functions, including memory and learning.
Jun 21, 2017, 20:29 PM IST
Gene find could lead to treatment for memory loss
A study at the Peter O`Donnell Jr. Brain Institute includes the results of a new strategy to identify genes that underlie specific brain processes. This strategy may eventually help scientists develop treatments for patients with memory impairments.
Jun 01, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Grey matter density increases during adolescence: Study
Grey matter is found in regions of the brain responsible for muscle control, sensory perception such as seeing and hearing, memory, emotions, speech, decision making, and self-control.
May 27, 2017, 01:11 AM IST
New treatments for brain damage in the offing
The study suggests that rather than a single circuit being responsible for memory enhancement there are distinct independent circuits each capable of supporting the same enhancement.
May 16, 2017, 21:24 PM IST
Rosemary aroma has the power to boost memory in children, says study
Rosemary oil is often used for indigestion, relieving flatulence, stomach cramps, constipation, and bloating. It is also thought to relieve symptoms of dyspepsia and is an appetite stimulant.
May 03, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
Over 100 genes linked to memory in humans identified
The study is part of the nascent but growing field of "imaging genetics," which aims to relate genetic variation to variation in brain anatomy and function.
Mar 28, 2017, 00:42 AM IST
