If you struggle opening a can of beans or jar of jam, closing buttons on a coat, or find yourself fumbling with the change given to you at the supermarket checkout, it may signify a loss of manual dexterity and handgrip strength. This is a common sign of aging and often makes its appearance after [...]
Infants need specific nutrients for their developing brains to thrive. The same holds true for the aging brain. What’s more, a deficiency of one such nutrient has been shown for the first time to drive memory loss in people over the age of 60. If you desire strong focus, clear thinking, better attention span and [...]
The largest and most comprehensive analysis of one quick, safe, non-invasive therapy has found it significantly enhances mental function. Best of all, this treatment works for all ages, in the cognitively healthy, and in those with mental health issues. While this treatment is still in the early stages of development and needs further refinement before [...]
Parkinson’s Disease remains a mystery, even in this golden age of science. Sure, we know contributing factors like genetics, diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors all play a role in the development of the disease, but researchers still aren’t sure of the exact difference between people who get the disease and those who doesn’t. Now, [...]
For some, retirement is like jumping off a cliff, with structureless days and a loss of identity that fills them with a sense of dread. But for others, retirement can’t come quickly enough. They take the first opportunity to exit the workforce early and begin a life of leisure. Very few consider the question, what [...]
Who doesn’t love grapes? They’re sweet and juicy and make the perfect partner for your favorite cheese and crackers. Now, research shows there’s another reason to grab a handful of grapes that has nothing to do with their delicious taste: their ability to fight Alzheimer’s disease. That’s right! A new study finds that getting more [...]
The nagging feeling of déjà vu, the notion that you’re experiencing something that you have somehow already experienced before, can be spooky. Many folks wonder what it signifies and how it’s possible to recognize what is happening to you right now as though you’re going through it for the second time. Well, brain researchers have [...]
Children soak up knowledge like a sponge. One reason they’re so successful at doing this in multiple different subject areas is because a child’s brain devours glucose at a rapid rate up until the age of ten, after which it slowly tapers off. The fact of the matter is the adult brain is a sluggish [...]
For decades researchers have believed that when you’re walking and doing another task, both tasks suffer. But the latest research shows that’s not always the case. What’s more, some fascinating science reveals that some people actually improve their cognitive function while walking. And, interestingly, researchers believe that these are the people who go on to [...]
Lately, we’ve sounded like a broken record when it comes to the link between physical and emotional stress and memory loss. For instance, we recently reported on an important study out of Australia that found high stress hormone levels linked to memory loss.1 Later, we investigated other research that found people with higher levels of [...]
