Category Archives: Memory

A humourous look at loosing your memory

April 16, 2008 – 5:55 pm

A few days ago I got quite a chuckle at an article on aging and memory by David Brooks of the New York Times and thought to share it with you. David claims this will be the Century of the Bad Memory and in the era of an aging population, memory is the new sex. [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Baby Boomers, Brain health | Comments (0)

Effects of Stress on Cognition.

November 12, 2007 – 11:42 pm

Stress is the condition or feeling experienced when the demands pressing upon an individual exceed the personal coping skills and social resources he or she can mobilize. As we all know, stress plays a prominent role in our daily lives, generally evoking negative associations. Aside from being associated with heart disease, a weak immune system, [...]

By Diana Miner | Also posted in Health & Wellness, Mental Health | Comments (0)

Why Emotion Boosts Memory

October 19, 2007 – 8:45 am

Have you ever wondered why you remember so vividly that argument you had with your boss 3 months ago or the first time you kissed your husband or wife?
If yes, you may have thought that your memory for these events was vivid because they occurred when you were experiencing a strong emotion: anger or happiness.
And [...]

By Dr. Pascale Michelon | Also posted in Brain anatomy and imaging, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurons, Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Bilinguals stay sharp longer

October 3, 2007 – 11:01 am

Canadian researcher published earlier this year a study showing that people who regularly used two languages showed signs of dementia 4 years later than people who used only one language!
It looks like bilingual brains are more resistant to the effects of cognitive decline. Previous studies by the same researchers had established that bilingual people were [...]

By Dr. Pascale Michelon | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain exercises, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Language, Lifelong learning | Comments (0)

Does the use of modern technology impair memory?

August 9, 2007 – 11:42 am

Are you unable to remember more than two phone numbers? Then you may be a “victim” of new technologies. Chances are, it is easier for you to store information on your hard disk, electronic organizer or mobile phone, rather than use your memory.
This finding is the result of a study on 3000 subjects by Dr. [...]

By Laura | Also posted in Baby Boomers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain exercises, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Memory Training, Neurons | Comments (0)

Your memory: 5 ways to keep it sharp

February 22, 2007 – 12:04 pm

Consumer report has 5 tips on keeping your memory sharp, which includes computer based brain games. All great tips which we strongly recommend.
Read here
 

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain exercises, Brain health, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Fitness, Mind/Body, Nutrition, Seniors | Comments (0)

Brain creates ‘new’ nerve cells

February 19, 2007 – 12:25 pm

Here is a recent study that came out last week.
“Dr Mark Baxter, Wellcome Trust senior research fellow at Oxford University, said: “This study is exciting because it reveals a group of brain cells in the adult human brain that are continuously regenerating”
Read more on this study here

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Mind/Body, Neurons, Neuropsychology | Comments (0)

You are only as old as you think you are

January 31, 2007 – 3:48 pm

We found this post that mentions Dr. Paul Nussbaum’s approach to brain health. Dr. Nussbaum does a great job of communicating the importance of a fit brain to the public
Dr. Nussbaum says that a healthy lifestyle characterized by socialization, physical activity, mental activity, spirituality, and nutrition leads to improved brain health. Individuals should reduce their caloric [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain exercises, Brain health, Casual Games, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind/Body, Seniors | Comments (0)