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

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

Posit Science Participating in the SharpBrains Summit in January

Posit Science is participating in the inaugural SharpBrains Summit next month. The conference is the first global and virtual conference devoted to Innovation and Technology for Lifelong Cognitive Health and Performance. On January 18th, I am speaking on a panel about applying brain plasticity to improve driving safety. On January 19th, Posit Science co-founder Dr. [...]

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Posted December 8, 2009 by Steven Aldrich under Brain exercise, DriveSharp, Driving, Driving safety, Neuroscience