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Brain can keep producing new neurons in old age, but Alzheimer’s may disrupt the process: StudyNew research reveals the adult brain generates fresh nerve cells in the hippocampus, vital for memory. This ability declines in Alzheimer's...
From multitasking to not drinking enough water: Dr Pal shares 10 everyday habits that is harming your brainDr. Pal highlights overlooked daily habits detrimental to brain health, including poor sleep, prolonged sitting, multitasking, and unhealth...
Want a sharper mind? Neurologist reveals the ideal amount of exercise for a healthier brain, says 'every drop of sweat counts'Neurologist Doctor Wendy Suzuki highlights the link between exercise and brain health. Even moderate aerobic activity improves brain functi...
Scientists find sleep's secret power. It is related to your memoryOur brain operates in fascinating and complex ways. A recent study reveals that even while we sleep, our brain cells remain active, prepari...
Sleep deprivation linked to brain damage and alzheimer's risk, reveals news studyA recent study published in the Journal of Proteome Research suggests that lack of sleep increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disea...
Flavonol deficiency may increase the risk of Alzheimer'sAdditional research, in mice, found that a particular bioactive substance in flavanols called epicatechin improved memory by enhancing the ...
Want to have a sharp memory in old age? Start runningAlong with significantly increasing these adult-born neurons, long-term running was found to enhance the recruitment of presynaptic (sub)-c...
New study finds multivitamins may boost memory function in some peopleThe latest research looks at whether taking a daily vitamin can have an effect on memory.
Brain power: Walking as few as 4,000 steps can make you smarterShort bouts of exercise regularly can improve brain function.
- This is how smell forms distinct memories
Toronto, July 24 (IANS) Do you know why you instantly recall the smell of apple pie prepared way back by your grandmother as you walk into ...
Act early on chronic depression, else it may lead to dementiaCorrelation of depression and dementia is an extremely complex issue.
Mathematical method shows structure in brain neural activityThey then analysed the pairwise correlations of this activity - how the firing of each neuron was related to the firing of every other neur...
'Memory region' of brain also involved in conflict resolutionEveryday, we are constantly confronted with decision conflicts, especially if we need to suppress an action that would have made sense unde...
Motherhood alters the brain permanently: StudyThe latest findings on hormone therapy and brain function could have implications for the treatment of age-related neurodegenerative disord...
Memories influence our choice of foodThe stronger our memory is of a certain food, the more likely we are to choose it - even if it is the more unattractive option, according t...
Red wine compound may help prevent memory lossA compound found in common foods such as red grapes and peanuts may help prevent age-related decline in memory, according to an Indian-orig...
Origin of Alzheimer's identified for first time: ReportsScientists have for the first time pinpointed the part of the brain where Alzheimer's originates.