MIT study: Maturity brings richer memories
MIT News, MA -MIT neuroscientists exploring how memory formation differs between children and adults have found that although the two groups have much in common,…”
Archive for Memory Training
MIT study: Maturity brings richer memories
Train your Brain to Erase Bad Memories
People can train themselves to forget bad memories, study says
Los Angeles Times, CA Jul 12, 2007
“You can train yourself to remember something and you can train yourself to forget it,” said University of Colorado graduate student Brendan E. Depue, …”
New mental exercises, games can keep aging minds fit
New mental exercises, games can keep aging minds fit
Arizona Republic, AZ Jun 25, 2007
For Perls, the challenging exercise has been Sudoku. It’s something that meets the important criteria for brain fitness: novel, complex and challenging. Those activities engage the frontal lobe, the CEO of the brain. It’s important to tackle new tasks, …
Variety key to memory health
Variety key to memory health
Ontario Mirror Guardian, Canada
“Staying social is beneficial to overall mental health. Do things to stave off depression as it and anxiety suck up all your mental energy.”
Brain Health Roadmap
We mentioned this great initiative (by the CDC and Alzheimer’s Association) before. Andreas just wrote a good summary of the Brain Health Roadmap, reviewing the Top 10 actions outlined. Enjoy
Brain Fitness survey
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Remember: Playing video game not simple way to boost memory
Remember: Playing video game not simple way to boost memory
Orlando Sentinel, FL
“Staying socially connected is also linked to reduced cognitive decline. A single activity, though, is not enough to sustain mental sharpness.”
Remember this: Benefits of ginkgo are minor
Remember this: Benefits of ginkgo are minor
Los Angeles Times, CA
“Ginkgo supplements, widely available at health food stores and over the Internet, come in many guises. You can buy ginkgo on its own, but most products …”
News on brain fitness programs
Mind games: Clear the clutter and keep your brain strong
Sioux Falls Argus Leader, SD -Jun 4, 2007
“Various organizations and companies have rushed to offer brain-fitness programs, games and activities in the wake of widening interest in brain health. …”
You may enjoy this PBS special on neuroplasticity and Brain Fitness Software
Surprising Memory intervention
This Week in Health
Intelihealth.com, PA
“A drink a day could slow the progress of dementia in older people with memory problems. That’s the finding of an Italian study published in the journal …”
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