Less Meat in Middle Age, Better Memory When You’re Older?

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As if you needed yet another reason to fear high cholesterol and high blood pressure: a new study has shown that people with elevated cholesterol and blood pressure in middle age exhibit more problems with their memories as they age, as compared to people with good cardiovascular health. The study was conducted in nearly 5,000 [...]

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Posted February 22, 2011 by Karen Merzenich under Memory, Neuroscience, Physical exercise, Research studies

Don’t Relax Too Much! Why Retirement May Be Bad For Your Brain

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A study showing that people who retire earlier have lower performance on cognitive tests. This is another piece of evidence that leading a brain-healthy lifestyle improves cognitive abilities later in life.

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Posted October 14, 2010 by Steven Aldrich under Alzheimer's disease, Benefits of Brain Fitness, Brain Fitness Program, DriveSharp, InSight, Neuroscience, Physical exercise

Mild Cognitive Impairment More Common in Men Than Women

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A recent study from the Mayo Clinic found that 16% of people aged 70 to 89 have MCI, with men showing higher rates than women.

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Posted September 14, 2010 by Steven Aldrich under Alzheimer's disease, Research studies

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. As you’re probably aware, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a degenerative, progressive brain disease that mainly affects movement, causing tremors, balance problems, rigidity, or slow movements. You may not know that PD can also manifest other debilitating symptoms, including cognitive impairment, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and a host of ophthalmological abnormalities. [...]

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Posted April 1, 2010 by Karen Merzenich under Benefits of Brain Fitness, Brain Fitness Program, InSight, Neuroscience, Odds and Ends, Research studies