Brain and Mental Performance
Longevity and Age Management
Study unveils relationship between physical fitness, cognitive decline
Regular exercise and fitness training could help delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease in patients showing mild symptoms, a new study suggests. ... Continue Reading
Sterilisation 'may not kill CJD'
A survey has found that surgical instruments still have the potential to harbour CJD even after sterilisation. ... Continue Reading
Scientists identify biomarker for Alzheimer's
Researchers at the University of Western Ontario have discovered a new way of diagnosing cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. ... Continue Reading
Memory in Old Age Linked to HDL Levels Now
Dr. Tim Gives Tips to Increase the 'Good' Cholesterol ... Continue Reading
Low HDL levels can signify risk of memory loss
Middle-aged patients with low levels of HDL cholesterol are more at risk of memory loss and development of neurodegenerative disease in later life, research suggests. ... Continue Reading
Hormone may help dieters keep weight off: U.S. study
Falling levels of a hormone called leptin that helps the brain resist tempting foods may explain why people who lose weight often have a hard time keeping it off, U.S. researchers said on Friday. ... Continue Reading
Your brain lies to you
False beliefs are everywhere. Eighteen percent of Americans think the sun revolves around the earth, one poll has found. Thus it seems slightly less egregious that, according to another poll, 10 percent of us think that Senator Barack Obama, a Christian, is instead a Muslim. The Obama campaign has created a Web site to dispel misinformation. But this effort may be more difficult than it seems, thanks to the quirky way in which our brains store memories - and mislead us along the way. ... Continue Reading
Dementia not inevitable
A brief communication published in the August, 2008 issue of Neurobiology of Aging reported a case of a 115 year old woman who was found to have a normal brain with little or no evidence of Alzheimer's disease upon her death. ... Continue Reading
Neurological exams could predict the future
Giving older adults standard neurological exams could be a good predictor of future brain health and quality of life, an Indiana University Center for Aging study, working with an Italian research team has found. ... Continue Reading
Sleep apnea associated with memory loss
Researchers in the US have made a groundbreaking discovery that links sleep apnea to memory loss. ... Continue Reading
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