Why Alzheimer's patients can't recognise their loved ones
Alzheimer's steals not only the memory but also the ability to recognise your loved ones and now, a recent study has revealed why it is so.
Apr 12, 2016, 10:56 AM IST
Be a bit unpredictable at times to boost memory
Episodic memories are those associated with autobiographical events such as a past birthday party or first trip to an amusement park. This type of memory is crucial to our ability to accurately retell stories.
Mar 31, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
Aggressive adults experience memory problems later in life
The study, paper published in the online issue of journal Neurology, included 3,126 participants with the average age of 25.
Mar 05, 2016, 15:42 PM IST
Our brain 'personalities' affect intelligence, memories
Using a statistical technique called independent component analysis, the researchers grouped measures that were related to each other into four unique traits.
Feb 27, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
Good night's sleep imperative to boost memory, says study
The new discoveries provide further evidence for the benefits of a good night's sleep.
Feb 21, 2016, 17:24 PM IST
Five early warning signs that tell your brain is declining!
Here are five early warning signs that tell your brain is slowing down.
Feb 10, 2016, 19:32 PM IST
Study reveals past experiences affect recognition, memory
Some researchers say those regions talk to each other, enabling better recognition of an object.
Feb 09, 2016, 10:34 AM IST
Declining weight during ageing linked to cognitive impairment
People having a greater weight loss during ageing are at an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) which affects the memory, language, thinking and judging capacity of an individual, says a new study.
Feb 06, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
The smarter you are, the healthier is your life
The study supports an existing theory, which says that those with better overall health are likely to have higher levels of intelligence.
Jan 31, 2016, 22:02 PM IST
Brain's memory capacity 10 times more than thought
Our brain may have 10 times more memory capacity than what is commonly estimated, suggests new research.
Jan 22, 2016, 00:27 AM IST
Norway varsity study says men find the direction, women remember the place
Carl Pintzka, doctor and PhD candidate at the Institute for neuroscience at University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Norway, has conducted a study with about 40 men and women testing their memory and sense of direction.
Dec 08, 2015, 19:59 PM IST
Rely on aerobics for healthy brain function: Study
Young adults who have greater aerobic fitness also have greater volume of their entorhinal cortex, an area of the brain responsible for memory, research showed.
Dec 03, 2015, 17:51 PM IST
Aerobics ups brain power
A new study has highlighted the importance of physical activity and aerobic exercise for the healthy brain function.
Dec 03, 2015, 11:48 AM IST
Walking could enhance memory skills in older adults
Walking or jogging can enhance memory and cognition in older adults, according to a new study.
Nov 28, 2015, 10:28 AM IST
Sleeping for eight hours can enhance memory
A new study suggests that sleep after new learning activities may help improve memory.
Nov 25, 2015, 12:02 PM IST
Get eight-hour sleep to enhance memory
Do you want to better remember new names and faces? Go, hit the sack. According to researchers, people are better at remembering faces and names if they get eight-hour sound sleep after seeing those faces and names for the first time.
Nov 24, 2015, 13:16 PM IST
Depression can damage your memory
People with depression or even healthy people with a depressed mood can be affected by depressive thoughts.
Nov 04, 2015, 14:27 PM IST
Getting forgetful could be sign of dementia
Do you often misplace your belongings or forget why you came upstairs? Such memory problems could signal the early stages of dementia, warns a recent study.
Nov 01, 2015, 22:20 PM IST
Jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory loss
Glutathione deficiencies produce redox changes in brain cells. Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons, which leads to alterations in the oxidation state of atoms and may affect brain metabolism and inflammation.
Oct 31, 2015, 09:46 AM IST
Reward and daytime nap boost memory
Giving children rewards and allowing them a short nap after a period of learning can significantly boost their ability to remember new facts and skills for a long period, new research suggests.
Oct 17, 2015, 14:20 PM IST