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- BRAIN TRANSPLANT LETS RECORDED MEMORIES BE PLAYED BACK
- Nicotine Patch Reduced Early Memory Loss In MCI Study
- TO MAINTAIN MEMORY FITNESS REMEMBER VITAMIN B EVERY DAY
- Epigentics And Neuroplastcity Share Brain Development From The Start.
- Brain Imaging Shows Signs of Attention Deficit
- Manage Your Blood Sugar to Reduce Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Risks
- Brain Cell Epigenetics Plays Significant Role in Memory Fitness & Cognition
- Help Maintain Memory Fitness With Another Cup Of Joe
- Young Blood Promotes Growth Of New Brain Cells In Aging Brains
- Statins May Protect Brain After Head Trauma And Stroke
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Category Archives: Memory Fitness
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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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
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
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
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
Statins May Protect Brain After Head Trauma And Stroke
A national study suggests that statins may make traumatic brain injury and stroke much more survivable for older adults. Further, seniors on a statin at the time of moderate-to-severe head trauma were 76% less likely to die in hospital were also 13% more likely to have a good functional recovery at 12 months following injury. 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
Feeding The Brain’s Sweet Tooth To Maintain Memory Fitness
Brain’s prefrontal cortex regulates impulses but loses its ability to inhibit desire for high-calorie food when glucose levels drop. Continue reading
Higher Physical Activity Levels Help Maintain Memory Fitness and Reduce Stroke Risk
Study shows that small brain lesions – aka ‘silent strokes’ that predict cerebrovascular disease – are reduced in older people who regularly exercise at moderate to intense levels. Continue reading
Statins May Even Reduce Risk of Stroke In Younger Adults
Statins may prevent stroke reoccurrence in younger patients. Continue reading
Posted in Brain Injury, Memory Fitness, neuroscience, Stroke, Uncategorized
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