Tag: memory

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Research finds exercise increases brain size, memory function as you age

Here’s one more reason to start working out — a study has shown that regular exercise can benefit our brain in the long run. The study, a collaborative effort between researchers from Australia’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine at Western Sydney University and the Division of Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Manchester in […]

Boiled Eggs For Weight Loss and Health

Boiled eggs are considered a key component of many diets and have multiple health benefits. Eggs contain all important elements such as protein, fats, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, selenium and there is a material unfamiliar to many, a choline, which is necessary for the development of the brain and improves memory. Eggs […]

Hormone changes during menstrual cycle alter problem-solving strategies

The degree to which women’s cognitive abilities are influenced by their cycling hormones has long been questioned by scientists and lay people alike. Recent research does not fully answer this question, but it does give a fascinating new insight. The way in which women approach a problem seems to be heavily dependent on the phase […]

Oregano & Rosemary Control Blood Sugar Spike & Prevent Diabetes

In the US type-2 diabetes affects more than 8% of the population and cost the country $175 billion. Millions of people across the world rely on diabetes drugs to control their diabetes, but these drugs may actually be doing more harm than good — particularly in adults older than 50. Fortunately, scientist discover the natural […]

Schizophrenia symptoms eased with aerobic exercise

The researchers – including Joseph Firth of the Institute of Brain, Behavior and Mental Health at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom – publish their findings in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder estimated to affect around 1.1 percent of American adults. Symptoms of the disorder include hallucinations, delusions, abnormal […]

Simple computer model sheds light on sleeping brain

Characterized by altered consciousness, inhibited sensory activity, and muscle relaxation, virtually all animals need sleep. Humans spend almost one third of their entire life snoozing. Spending a huge amount of time with your eyes closed, unresponsive to external stimuli is a dangerous pastime; especially for animals that are on the menu for local predators. For […]

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7 Best Brain Foods

Do you ever find yourself walking into a room and forget why you went there in the first place? Or maybe you forget about the little things like where you put your car keys? We often brush this aside thinking that we’re human and we can make mistakes, but it can be a sign that […]

THIS Will Happen When You Start Drinking Golden Milk Every Night (How it’s made)

Do you indulge in unhealthy habits before you sleep? Frankly, those late night snacks aren’t doing your weight or health any good. So it’s time for change. Start drinking golden milk. Golden milk is basically turmeric mixed with milk and a few other ingredients. Here is what will happen when you start drinking golden milk […]

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Cinnamon: Could this popular spice make us better learners?

The study, published in the journal Neuroimmune Pharmacology, finds that mice that are considered poor learners improve in learning ability after consuming cinnamon. “This would be one of the safest and the easiest approaches to convert poor learners to good learners,” says Kalipada Pahan, Ph.D., lead researcher of the study and the Floyd A. Davis […]

Overweight, obesity linked to poorer memory for young adults

Study coauthor Dr. Lucy Cheke, of the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge in the UK, and colleagues publish their findings in The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 69% of American adults aged 20 and older are overweight or obese, putting them […]