Category Archives: Memory

Cannot Remember a Face? Blame Your Parents!

February 26, 2010 – 3:42 pm

Are you one of the lucky individuals that can remember the face of everyone you meet? If so, there is a good chance that you likely inherited this trait from one of your parents. In a recent study (Human Face Recognition Ability is Specific and Highly Heritable) published in the Proceedings of the National Academy [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Memory Training | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

5 Strategies to Improve Memory

February 19, 2010 – 8:07 pm

It’s important to remind ourselves of some of the simple ways to improve memory. Here are five methods to improve memory based on scientific research:
1) Sleep – Sleep has long been identified by scientists as the state in which our bodies optimize and consolidate newly acquired information and store it as memory. A new study [...]

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Magnesium May Improve Memory Study Shows

January 29, 2010 – 1:10 pm

A recent study on magnesium showed measurable improvements in working memory, short and long-term memory, and an improved ability to learn new things (with supplementation).

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, brain food, neural connections, plasticity | Tagged , , , | Comments (3)

Are Older Brains Wiser?

January 27, 2010 – 2:13 am

Older brains may be wiser brains!

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Aging Well, Seniors | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

101 New Year’s Resolutions

December 29, 2009 – 2:56 pm

It’s the time  to reflect on the past year 2009 and set new personal goals for the coming year 2010. We have a few ideas for you – some simple, some bigger. The important thing is to resolve to change something. Consider the positive effects on your brain. You’ll be all the better for it….
Get [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Aging Well, Attention Skills, Brain exercises, Concentration, Fitness, Language, Mind/Body, Physical Exercise, brain food, driving skills | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Is Your Memory as Good as a Waiter’s?

September 25, 2009 – 7:41 pm

We are delighted to bring you our latest memory game called Restaurant. Waiters have notoriously great memory – they train day after day. They remember who ordered specific dishes sometimes even after the guests have shuffled seats. They do this despite the distractions of restaurant noise and kitchen conversations. Is [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Brain Training, Memory Training | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Key Cognitive Skills for Sports Performance

August 15, 2009 – 11:52 pm

Did you manage to match the right sports with the right skills?
Here are the answers from the prior blog post:

Sports
Skills

Hockey:
- Depth perception

- Reaction speed

Racquetball:
- Visual trajectory analysis

- Visuo-spatial exploration

- Anticipation

Rowing:
- Team coordination

- Planning/strategic skills

Hiking:
- Visuo-spatial awareness

- Depth perception

Sailing:
- Environment analysis

- Team management

Snooker/Pool:
- Visuo-spatial perception

- Planning/strategic skills

- Concentration

Basketball:
- Strategic team work

- Court sense

- Anticipation

Archery:
- Focused attention

- [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Attention Skills, Concentration, Executive Functions, Language, Visual and Spatial Skills | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Test Your Sports Knowledge

August 15, 2009 – 3:57 pm

Can you match which cognitive skills are needed for excellence in all sports? For example, in the game of horseshoes, hand-eye coordination and mental focus are critical to a successful game. How about swimming, rowing or tennis?

Sports

Skills

Hockey
Horseshoes
Racquetball
Tai Chi
Rowing
Hiking
Sailing
Snooker/Pool
Basketball
Archery

Anticipation

Depth perception

Concentration

Strategic team work

Visuo-spatial exploration

Focused attention

Visuo-spatial perception

Resisting interferences

Planning/strategic skills

Visual trajectory analysis

Team management

Visuo-spatial awareness

Motion control

Environment analysis

Team coordination

Reaction speed

Eye-hand coordination

Focus

Find [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Attention Skills, Concentration, Executive Functions, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Visual and Spatial Skills | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Brain Healthy Foods, What to Choose

July 23, 2009 – 11:12 pm

Of course, there are many excellent types of food and ingredients for your brain. But which ones are totally natural and easily available?
Let’s cover  five of the brain healthiest foods, starting with… wild salmon! We all know the benefits of salmon, especially wild as opposed to farm-raised salmon. It is a great source of essential [...]

By Sandrine Belier Ph.D. | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, neural connections | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Keep Your Coffee Habit….

July 9, 2009 – 4:05 pm

Not just one, but two recent studies have shown that increases in caffeine caused significant decreases in abnormal levels of proteins  linked to Alzheimer’s Disease. The scientists believe that the discoveries could lead to caffeine being a treatment in the future as well as defensive strategy to the disease.  Pour another cup of coffee and [...]

By Dr. Michel Noir | Also posted in Alzheimers, Seniors, memory loss | Tagged , , , | Comments (1)