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Memory
Exercise Trumps Brain Games in Keeping Our Minds Intact
It’s inevitable that as we age, our brains get smaller. Nerves die off, losing their connections, and that leads to a thinned out network feeding our thinking functions. But brain shrinkage isn’t inevitable, according to the …
To Boost Memory, Shut Your Eyes and Relax
Just 10 minutes of wakeful rest may help us absorb new information into memory
When Dementia Derails Your Parent’s Finances
Five steps you can take now to help Mom and Dad avoid a money mess
Does a Better Memory Equal Greater PTSD Risk?
Strong recall may be genetically associated with heightened flashbacks of trauma and pain, according to new research.
Study: Computer Use Combined with Exercise May Protect Memory
Sitting in front of a computer screen may seem like inactivity, but it could be giving your brain a workout.
Do E-Books Make It Harder to Remember What You Just Read?
Digital books are lighter and more convenient to tote around than paper books, but there may be advantages to old technology.
Study: Overeating May Double the Risk of Memory Loss
Passing on a second helping of dessert may not only maintain your waistline but also your memory.
Study: Zapping the Brain Boosts Memory
Put aside the crossword puzzles and push the ginkgo biloba pills to the back of the shelf. The key to better memory may lie in three letters: ERC.
Why Remembering Names Is Hard — And What to Do About It
Can’t remember people’s names but can rattle off phone numbers without a hitch? There’s a reason for that
Brain Aging: What’s Nintendo Got to Do With It?
Grandpa and grandma may be wrestling the grandkids for the Nintendo, thanks to a study showing Brain Age can improve cognitive function
Study: Cognitive Decline Sets In as Early as Age 45
Our brains become less sharp as we age, but when does the decline actually start? You might be surprised
Study: Blood Pressure Drug May Treat Senior Moments
A drug already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat high blood pressure may have an equally important effect on brain function, according to new research in monkeys.
