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Brain stimulation more exact, can improve precise memory

Scientists from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine have discovered that non-invasive brain stimulation can be used in a more exact manner to improve precise memory function. Many people with serious memory disorders, such as dementia, lose the function of their precise memory—the portion of your memory that allows you to remember specific details like ...click here to read more

5 Fixes for memory loss

Do you remember your child’s second birthday? How about what you ate last week? If your memory is starting to fog, don’t hit the panic button! It’s not too late to give it a boost. In fact, there are many different things you can do every day to improve your memory. With memory being so ...click here to read more

Elderly ‘Super Brains’ Identified

Memory loss and forgetfulness are often associated with the aging brain and are considered “normal” as people age. However, there are some elderly people that don’t have memory loss and forgetfulness that is often seen in this population. In fact, they have vivid memories of their life events. Emily Rogalski, a researcher at Northwestern University, ...click here to read more

7 Dangerous Scams Run on the Elderly

Memory loss and forgetfulness are often associated with aging and unfortunately, con artists try to take advantage of this by trying to pull scams on seniors.  Seniors are an attractive population to run scams on because they are more likely to own their own homes and have good credit scores and they are often polite ...click here to read more

Study Says Smart People Live Longer

It seems like every day there is a new TV series or movie that is centered around vampires and their immortality. There is no denying that our culture is obsessed with staying young and that most of us would jump at the chance to live longer. Although immortality is the stuff of science fiction, recent ...click here to read more

The Easy Way to Save Your Brain?

B12, which is also referred to as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin. B12 is required for healthy red blood cells, DNA synthesis, cell replication, fatty acid metabolism, amino acid synthesis and a healthy nervous system. In addition, recent research conducted at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, has found that B12 also plays a ...click here to read more

The Early Warning Signs of Memory Loss

As we get older, many of us begin to forget things.  Memory loss associated with aging is nothing to be concerned about, however, dementia is cause for concern.  Dementia is a loss of brain function that is caused by a number of diseases.  Dementia negatively affects an individual’s memory, thinking, language, judgement and behaviour. Alzheimer’s ...click here to read more

Mental Stimulation to Prevent Alzheimer’s

We know that it’s important to keep your body active. But now scientific researchers are posing an argument for keeping your mind just as active. They are saying a diet of mental stimulation may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. Research scientists at the University of California have discovered that people who read and play ...click here to read more