For the first time in human history, older people outnumber younger people. This has created unique health challenges. Dementia may be one of the scariest — a debilitating condition that erases ...
When Mick Jagger first sang “what a drag it is getting old,” he was 23 years old. Now at 71, he is still a veritable Jumpin' Jack Flash on stage. Jagger seems to have found the secret to staying ...
Exercise is not only good for the body; it is good for the brain. The idea that exercise might benefit memory originally came from animal research revealing exercise increases learning and memory ...
As we age, many of us will notice that our memory isn't as sharp as it used to be. You may have trouble remembering where you left your keys or find it difficult to recall specific events. Still, ...
Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Doing moderate-to-vigorous exercise could lead to ...
If you’re cramming for a test, the answer to a better memory may be less time with the flashcards and more time at the gym, according to a new study published by researchers at the Radboud University ...
If sport is good for the body, it also seems to be good for the brain. By evaluating memory performance following a sport session, neuroscientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) demonstrate ...
Watching what you eat, getting enough sleep, and managing stress levels isn’t only good for your physical health but your ...
In today's world, where stress and distractions are constant, keeping a sharp mind and an efficient memory is more important than ever. According to a study published in the International Journal of ...
“Aerobic exercise triggers new cell growth in the hippocampus (memory hub). This growth of new neurons is called neurogenesis. Exercise promotes neurogenesis by increasing BDNF (Brain-Derived ...
Even a single workout may make our brain’s memory centers, like our muscles, more fit. By Gretchen Reynolds A single, moderate workout may immediately change how our brains function and how well we ...