Neuroscience
First Nations women are 69 times more likely to have a head injury after being assaulted
(First Nations people, please be advised that the following article mentions family violence and assault.)
Nov 10, 2022
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News tagged with memory function
Neuroscience
New insights into how exercise protects against neurodegenerative diseases
Accumulating evidence finds that exercise can improve brain function and delay or prevent the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. While the underlying mechanisms remain unclear, ...
Nov 2, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Older US adults with certain preexisting conditions often diagnosed with poor prognosis cancers
A recent analysis published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Societyfound that before older U.S. adults were diagnosed with poor prognosis cancers, many had preexisting conditions such as functional impairment, difficulty ...
Oct 19, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Are 'core memories' real? The science behind five common myths
What are your core memories from childhood? Can you lock in a core memory by choice? What do your core memories say about you?
Oct 17, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Cumulative loneliness associated with accelerated memory aging in older adults
Prolonged loneliness in adults over 65 may be an important risk factor for accelerated memory aging, according to a new study led by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers.
Aug 3, 2022
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Neuroscience
Q&A: Memory loss
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mom is in her 80s, and I've noticed that her memory seems to be slipping. Sometimes she forgets a person's name or can't recall what she did the day before. Is it normal to have these types of lapses ...
Jul 15, 2022
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Neuroscience
Post-stroke memory loss can resolve for some patients
Memory loss is a common symptom after a stroke, but there's hope for some that those memories could return.
Jul 15, 2022
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Neuroscience
Study examines memory in birdwatchers, finds having expert knowledge helps us memorize new information
The next time someone asks you to stop sharing your fun facts about rare coins, or teases you about your obsession with Norse mythology, tell them you're working on your brain health.
Jul 7, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Uncovering one of the driving forces of Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, currently has no cure or effective therapy, in part due to gaps in our understanding of how the progressive neurodegenerative disorder arises in the brain.
Jul 6, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain region found to play a crucial role in weighing information from different sources
Three RIKEN neuroscientists have found a region of the brain in macaques that is responsible for integrating information from different sources during decision making. This finding, published in Cell Reports, will help inform ...
Jul 5, 2022
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