Tag: memory
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Study Confirms How an Active Mind Is Key to Avoiding Dementia
Researchers at Simon Fraser University discovered that having an active mind reduces dementia risk. The team found that older adults who engage in mentally stimulating activities have improved cognition. Hobbies that benefit the elderly include light exercise, spending time with loved ones, and doing puzzles. Anything that promotes an active mind helps reduce cognitive and…
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13 Habits for Better Memory as You Age
As you get older, you will likely experience mental problems, including memory loss. Before that happens to you, you can develop better habits to ensure better memory as you age. Passive activities that donβt require thought or movement can hinder your ability to recall things, so those are the habits to target first. Social media…
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Why Memories Fade Over Time, According to Science
You might wonder why your memories fade after a while. Can you remember all the details of your childhood, for instance? Probably not; most people just remember a few important events like birthdays or family trips. But, what causes these βblipsβ in memory over the years? Scientists believe they have found the answer. A team…
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Research Finds That Memory Results from Combining Two Different Neurons
Memory and neurons are two of the most prevalent topics under investigation by the scientific community today. With so many memory-related neurodegenerative diseases affecting the population and increasing numbers, understanding how the human brain works is more important than ever. That’s why it’s so exciting that researchers have made an interesting discovery in memory consolidation.…
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7 Things That Cause People to Become Forgetful (other than Alzheimer’s)
As you rush the kids out the door in the morning before they miss the bus, you spend the next few precious minutes trying to remember where you left your car keys. When you finally find your keys in the mail basket, you realize that you forgot that today is your turn to host your…
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Researchers Reveal the Trick To Improving Your Memory
Memory can be tricky. Because of the complexity of the human brain, you might recall finite details but forget important dates. Do you remember where you were on 9/11? How many people attended your wedding? On what day of the week was your first child born? Odds are that you can recall some pretty detailed…