Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath offers a scientifically robust exploration of the brain in his book “Why We Remember.”
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Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath offers a scientifically robust exploration of the brain in his book “Why We Remember.”
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New research suggests a daily vitamin can improve cognition. But that doesn’t mean everyone should take one.
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A group taking a multivitamin was two years younger in memory function, research shows.
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No, we shouldn’t all rush out to buy multivitamin supplements. Here’s what this new study actually found.
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A new book by a renowned brain expert says there are a few simple things we can do to prevent memory decline as we age.
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Where do memories come from? And why do they provoke such strong emotions even though the moment may be long passed?
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Experts have long known that fitness is good for the brain. A recent paper connects different types of workouts with assorted improvements in memory.
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A hormone produced by muscles during exercise can cross into the brain and enhance the health and function of neurons, improving thinking and memory, a mouse study suggests.
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Exercise can freshen the white matter in our brains, potentially improving our ability to think and remember as we age, according to a new study on brain health.
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Physical inactivity contributes to dementia risk as much as genetics, according to research.
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Being physically fit may sharpen the memory and lower our risk of dementia, even if we do not start exercising until we are older.
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Do you often forget where you put the keys or what you were looking for in the fridge? It's not necessarily a sign of cognitive decline – it might just come down to being tired, stressed or worried.
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Even a single workout may make our brain’s memory centers, like our muscles, more fit.
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Even a single workout may make our brain’s memory centers, like our muscles, more fit.
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Researchers have shown that the brain’s ability to store memories improves after a short burst of exercise
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Stress weakens the brain’s ability to learn and retain information, but exercise may counteract those effects by bolstering communication between brain cells.
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A simple walking regimen can slow memory decline in people who already have cognitive problems, suggests a new study
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A new study shows muscle memory doesn't last when people take substantial time off exercise.
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Regular exercise in middle age is the best lifestyle change a person can make to prevent cognitive decline in later years, a landmark 20-year study has found.
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Forget brain-training exercises, 12-hour shifts and those long, uninterrupted, caffeine-fueled study binges. When you really need new information to sink in, you can't skimp on taking breaks, new research suggests.