Aerobic exercise may ward off memory decline in elderly
In vascular cognitive impairment, problems with memory and thinking skills result from damage to large and small blood vessels in the brain.
Oct 25, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
Revealed - How teenagers learn differently than adults!
The findings showed that teenagers do not necessarily have better memory, in general, but rather the way in which they remember is different.
Oct 10, 2016, 16:32 PM IST
Our brain can effectively combat effects of ageing
Old age may slow down memory and other physical and cognitive skills, but the brain has the remarkable potential to reduce these effects, a study has found.
Sep 16, 2016, 00:23 AM IST
Memory loss not only indicant in Alzheimer's diagnosis
Researchers should not rely on the clinical symptoms of memory loss alone to diagnose Alzheimer's disease because there could be other indicants of the neurodegenerative disease that do not initially affect memory, says a new study.
Sep 15, 2016, 00:40 AM IST
Playing tennis, video games may improve memory: Study
Attention-grabbing experiences release memory-enhancing chemicals in brain, helping to store memories that occur just before or soon after the experience, the study mentioned.
Brisk walk may improve memory in breast cancer survivors
A new study has revealed that moderate-to-vigorous exercises uch as brisk walking or jogging may boosts memory in breast cancer survivors.
Jul 09, 2016, 13:49 PM IST
Single dose of this drug could improve memory
Methylene blue is used to treat methemoglobinemia, a blood disorder in which oxygen is unable to release effectively to body tissues, and as a surgical stain.
Run daily for a super memory
The findings showed that the production of cathepsin B -- a protein that can be directly traced from the muscles to the brain in mice -- noticeably increased in muscle cells after exercise.
Jun 24, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Blueberries can improve memory, vision
The researchers wanted to determine how much consumers know about blueberry health benefits and see if there is a knowledge gap with blueberry health benefits among demographic groups.
Jun 22, 2016, 12:37 PM IST
Four hours of physical exercise after learning boosts memory
Doing physical exercises for four hours after learning as it can significantly improve long-term memory and memory traces, a new study suggests.
Jun 17, 2016, 23:32 PM IST
Peppermint tea boosts memory in adults!
Participants who took peppermint tea showed significant improvement in long term memory, working memory and alertness.
Apr 29, 2016, 14:59 PM IST
Why Alzheimer's patients can't recognise their loved ones
Alzheimer's steals not only the memory but also the ability to recognise your loved ones and now, a recent study has revealed why it is so.
Apr 12, 2016, 10:56 AM IST
Be a bit unpredictable at times to boost memory
Episodic memories are those associated with autobiographical events such as a past birthday party or first trip to an amusement park. This type of memory is crucial to our ability to accurately retell stories.
Mar 31, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
Aggressive adults experience memory problems later in life
The study, paper published in the online issue of journal Neurology, included 3,126 participants with the average age of 25.
Mar 05, 2016, 15:42 PM IST
Our brain 'personalities' affect intelligence, memories
Using a statistical technique called independent component analysis, the researchers grouped measures that were related to each other into four unique traits.
Feb 27, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
Good night's sleep imperative to boost memory, says study
The new discoveries provide further evidence for the benefits of a good night's sleep.
Feb 21, 2016, 17:24 PM IST
Five early warning signs that tell your brain is declining!
Here are five early warning signs that tell your brain is slowing down.
Feb 10, 2016, 19:32 PM IST
Study reveals past experiences affect recognition, memory
Some researchers say those regions talk to each other, enabling better recognition of an object.
Feb 09, 2016, 10:34 AM IST
Declining weight during ageing linked to cognitive impairment
People having a greater weight loss during ageing are at an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) which affects the memory, language, thinking and judging capacity of an individual, says a new study.
Feb 06, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
The smarter you are, the healthier is your life
The study supports an existing theory, which says that those with better overall health are likely to have higher levels of intelligence.
Jan 31, 2016, 22:02 PM IST
