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As Biden’s memory issues draw attention, neurologists weigh in
Win McNamee Since a report released on Thursday by special counsel Robert Hur described President Joe Biden as an “elderly man with a poor memory,” there have been significant misperceptions about the cognitive changes associated with aging, neurologists say. The report on Biden’s handling…
As Biden’s memory issues draw attention, neurologists weigh in
Since a report released on Thursday by special counsel Robert Hur described President Joe Biden as an “elderly man with a poor memory,” there have been significant misperceptions about the cognitive changes associated with aging, neurologists say. The report on Biden’s handling of classified…
5 Ways Mindfulness Rewires Your Brain and Improves Your Life
David Gyung/Shutterstock Life is busy. Parenting , work, hobbies, friends, problems, and pressure fill each day with more items on our to-do list than we can accomplish. Who has time for mindfulness meditation ? But as these pressures erode sleep, increase anxiety , turn…
Study finds brain mechanism that may explain how physical exercise improves mood
by Nanjing University School of Life Sciences Challenging movement can improve anxiety more effectively by recruiting the hypothalamic-cerebellar orexinergic circuit which more strongly activates the cerebello-amygdalar glutamatergic monosynaptic projections. Credit: Neuron (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.01.007 “Only exercise can remove all kinds of doubts,” Goethe said….
You must remember this: VT discovery may lead to keeping good memories, removing bad ones
A protein in the brain may pave the way for targeted therapeutic interventions to enhance memory or alleviate negative memories. Virginia Tech researchers discovered a new function for a common protein in the brain — a development that sheds new light on the mysteries…
Does the Brain Slow Down Our Aging Process?
Key points Inflammation plays a critical role in aging and age-related diseases. The immune system has mechanisms for resolving inflammation that are impaired in elderly individuals. The brain is capable of sending an antiinflammatory signal to inflamed tissues and disrupted with aging. It has…
Multivitamins May Boost Memory and Brain Health in Older Adults
What if you could boost your memory and slow cognitive aging with a single supplement? According to a major new study, you can. Multivitamins are the most commonly used dietary supplements in the U.S., with 40 percent of those over the age of 60…
Research shows Lion’s mane mushroom can combat dementia and cognitive decline
Currently, there are more than 55 million people who suffer from dementia worldwide, and nearly 10 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed each year . Cognitive decline has become such a pervasive issue in modern society; it has become normalized across the political…
Scientists link growth hormone to anxiety and fear memory through specific neuron group
Growth hormone (GH) acts on many tissues throughout the body, helping build bones and muscles, among other functions. It is also a powerful anxiolytic. A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has produced a deeper understanding of…
Think you’re good at multi-tasking? Here’s how your brain compensates – and how this changes with age
This means better capacity to maintain performance at or near single-task levels.The white matter tract that connects our two hemispheres the corpus callosum also takes a long time to fully mature, placing limits on how well children can walk around and do manual tasks…
All Your Brain Wants For Christmas Are 12 Tools For Career Success
You have the most scientific and innovative tools yet to rewire your brain for success in 2024. What are you giving your brain for Christmas and the New Year? That might sound like a silly question, and you could be rolling your eyes, but…
Brain Health Doesn’t Have to Make You Puzzled
If you’re like most of us, as we age, you’re looking for ways to improve your focus and concentration. There is an awareness, whether in the news or talk among friends about memory problems like dementia and Alzheimers. You may even find yourself “checking…
Exercise can boost brain health
A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical researchers from Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Brain Health Center, located at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. The research, detailed in the…
7 Smart Strategies to Boost Your Brain Health in the New Year, According to a Cognitive Neuroscientist
Write these down. Hiroshi Watanabe/Getty Images Looking for actionable ways to stay sharp, maximize your natural brain power, improve mental health, and prevent cognitive decline? Of course you are. The good habits and healthy mindsets we adopt right now really can help protect and…
Guayusa tea and lion’s mane supplements could improve cognitive function
Supplements derived from the fungus known as as lion’s mane (pictured above) and guayusa tea could help improve mood and cognitive function. Image credit: Alex Ratson/Getty Images. Guayusa and lion’s mane are two natural dietary supplements that may have health benefits. Usually taken as…
New study shows exercise can boost brain health
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical researchers from Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Brain Health Center, located at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. The…
Study: Citrus fruits can help you maintain healthy cognitive function as you age
Advertisement Organic fruits are rich sources of essential vitamins and minerals and beneficial plant compounds. They are also loaded with dietary fiber, which you need to maintain a healthy heart and digestive system, as well as healthy blood sugar levels. Because they’re packed with…
5 things we learned about boosting your brain health this week
(Getty Images) (Jolygon via Getty Images) When we think about leveling up our health, we probably think about hitting the gym or drinking plenty of kale smoothies — but that’s not the only thing we should be focused on. Our brain function is a…
What’s your Brain Care Score? The answer may indicate your dementia risk
Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being . CNN — What if you could assess your risk of developing dementia or having a…
Exercise Boosts Brain Power—Neuroscientists Don’t Know How
Key points Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (cardio) increases prefrontal cortex oxygenation and boosts brain power. Even with an insufficient oxygen supply or acute hypoxia, doing cardio can improve cognitive performance. Increased cerebral blood flow alone may not explain why aerobic exercise improves executive function. Vitalii…