Some exercises are more suited for brain health than others, especially for delaying the effects of aging and increasing memory retention. This post from The New York Times’ Well discusses the neurological impacts of different types of exercise. Some forms of exercise may be much more effective than others at bulking up the brain, according to a remarkable new study in rats. ... Continue Reading
How Cognitive Ability Changes as We Age
Whatever be our age, we all keep getting better at some things and keep getting worse at some others. This post from Forbes discusses how neuroscience research has shown that cognitive ability changes as we age, proving the static brain theory to be wrong. If you’ve been paying attention to psychology and neuroscience research the last few years, you know that we’ve recently ... Continue Reading
Eat Right to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
Your diet has major implications for your Alzheimer’s risk. Research from the Mayo Clinic shows that diets rich in carbohydrates are associated with an 89 percent increased risk for dementia. Meanwhile, high-fat diets are associated with a 44 percent reduced risk. Alzheimer's disease has become nothing short of epidemic in the US. Could it be that some commonly eaten foods are ... Continue Reading
7 Lifestyle Tips for Improved Brainpower
A healthy lifestyle can support your brain health and even encourage your brain to grow new neurons, a process known as neurogenesis. It was once believed that brain function peaked during early adulthood and then slowly declined, leading to lapses in memory and brain fog during your golden years. Now it's known that our modern lifestyle plays a significant role in ... Continue Reading