Category Archives: How the Brain Works, How the Memory Works

BRAIN TRANSPLANT LETS RECORDED MEMORIES BE PLAYED BACK

Neuron transplant repairs brain circuitry and normalized function in mice unable to respond to leptin, a hormone that regulates metabolism and controls body weight thus preventing the mice from becoming morbidly obese. Continue reading

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Nicotine Patch Reduced Early Memory Loss In MCI Study

Nicotine found in cigarettes is chemically similar to acetylcholine – a brain chemical associated with memory performance – that when levels are reduced, memory performance is also reduced. A Nicotine patch Reduced Early Memory Loss in an MCI Study. Continue reading

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TO MAINTAIN MEMORY FITNESS REMEMBER VITAMIN B EVERY DAY

A study of more than 250 older adults people, including people with mild cognitive impairment – a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease – were given a natural form of vitamin B found in beans, meat, whole grains and bananas – or a placebo – over a two-year period.

Taking the B vitamin supplement appeared to help maintain mental processes, such as planning, organizing and recalling information. An earlier study showed B vitamins slowed the rate of brain shrinkage compared with a group receiving a placebo.

In the absence of a vitamin B-12 deficiency, there are no peer-reviewed studies to substantiate that vitamin B-12 supplements enhance memory for people who have Alzheimer’s disease. Still, vitamin B-12 remains an important part of a healthy diet and maintenance of lifespan memory fitness.

If you’re concerned that you’re not getting enough vitamin B-12 or other specific nutrients, consult your doctor — especially if you’re an older adult or a vegetarian.
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Epigentics And Neuroplastcity Share Brain Development From The Start.

Imaging of brain cell circuitry network connections (wiring)), found the brain’s neuronal connections and networks are plastic —changing and adapting to the demands of the environment (i.e., neuroplasticity). Many brain diseases are thought to result from errors in brain wiring due to a disruption of the complex interactions between genetic and epigenetic environmental influences during brain development. Continue reading

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Brain Imaging Shows Signs of Attention Deficit

Brain imaging shows signs of attention deficit differences in the caudate nucleus, a small subcortical brain structure associated with cognitive and motor control. Continue reading

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Manage Your Blood Sugar to Reduce Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Risks

10% of dementia cases may be attributable to diabetes; reducing blood sugar to control diabetes also lowers risk factors for dementia such as hypertension and high cholesterol. Continue reading

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Brain Cell Epigenetics Plays Significant Role in Memory Fitness & Cognition

Epigenetic changes to neurons may be taking place all the time, explaining how ‘identical twins’ don’t always get the same ‘inherited’ illnesses in general or have totally different outcomes regarding dementia, stroke or maintenance of memory fitness. Continue reading

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Help Maintain Memory Fitness With Another Cup Of Joe

Coffee may counter several risk factors for heart attack, stroke, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading

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Worried About Dementia, Stroke or Alzheimer’s disease? Forget About It!

People who think that they are in poor health are more likely to develop dementia later in life. Continue reading

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Diabetics’ Cognitive Decline Not Slowed With Intensive Blood Sugar Control

Diabetics’ cognitive decline not slowed with intensive blood sugar and insulin control. Continue reading

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