Ever find yourself trying to recall a word that’s on the tip of your tongue? In a study that included both seniors and young adults, researchers found that those with higher aerobic fitness levels performed better on word recall tests. Scientific … [Read more...]
Sleep Helps Memory
If you want to give your memory a boost, make sure to get enough sleep. The National Sleep Foundation says that sleep benefits your memory the following ways: it helps your body retain what you’ve learned, it fosters new neuron connections that … [Read more...]
Can Computer Use Help with Seniors’ Memory?
A new study suggests that seniors who use computers as little as once per week may help ward off commonly observed age-related declines in memory and thinking. According to the study, researchers found that seniors who used a computer during the … [Read more...]
Memory Complaints May Indicate Increased Dementia Risk Decades Later
Women who complain of poor memory may be at an increased risk for dementia later in life. In a recent study, researchers found that older women who had memory complaints at the start of the data collection period had a 70% greater risk of being … [Read more...]
Learning to Play Music Improves Kids’ Brains
MRI scans of children who received musical training showed greater thickness in the areas of the brain that influence working memory, self-control, organization, and planning for the future. The research team claims their findings "underscore the … [Read more...]
Exercise: Memory
In this study, adults ages 50-85 years old (both with and without memory issues) looked at pictures of pleasant things. Afterwards, half rode a stationary bicycle for 6 minutes at 70% of their maximum capacity. An hour later, everyone took a surprise … [Read more...]