Tips to Strengthen Memory
- 06-Jun-2023
Memory is the capacity of human brain to store and analyse information in order to retrieve it later. Sometimes the memory falters conveying the impression that senility is setting it. It is important therefore to keep the memory sharpened and train the memory. Meditation helps sort out thoughts as well as reduces problems with concentration […]
Using smartphones can improve memory
- 03-Aug-2022
The research's aim was to find how memory abilities get influenced by gadget use
Diabetes, smoking linked to deposits in brain region tied to memory
- 13-Jun-2018
NEW YORK: People who smoke or have diabetes may be more likely to have calcium deposits in brain regions crucial for memory, a Dutch study suggests. The deposits were not associated with lower cognitive function, however. Researchers examined cognitive test results and brain scans for 1,991 patients visiting a memory clinic at a Dutch hospital from […]
Has veteran actor Kader Khan lost his memory? family breaks silence
- 06-Nov-2017
Veteran Bollywood actor Kader Khan made headlines of late for his poor and deteriorating health and fans who knew outstanding contribution of the versatile actor to the industry prayed for his early recovery. But conflicting reports continue to surface about Khan’s condition. A recent report sent shockwaves in the Bollywood industry when it came to […]
Sleep may even help memory in very young babies
- 30-Jul-2017
NEW YORK: Three-month-old infants have better recall when they get a brief nap after learning something new, according to small experiment that suggests sleep may play a role in solidifying memories very early in life. While previous research has linked frequent naps to better memory in babies as young as 6 months, the current study […]
‘Brain training’ app improves memory in people with cognitive decline
- 04-Jul-2017
NEW YORK: A brain training computer game developed by British neuroscientists has been shown to improve the memory of patients in the very earliest stages of dementia and could help such patients avert some symptoms of cognitive decline. Researchers who developed the “game show”-like app and tested its effects on cognition and motivation in a […]
Research shows fruits, vegetables boost memory
- 19-Dec-2016
A research of McMaster University in Canada has found that consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables boosts our memory and make our brain more productive. The medical research revealed that consumption of food consisting of fresh fruits, green vegetables, nuts, olive oil and even moderate of red meat saves brain from decaying and slumps the […]
Your dog can remember what you did: study
- 23-Nov-2016
When it comes to having a short memory and getting easily distracted, dogs often get a bad rap. A study out Wednesday suggests their recall ability may be deeper than previously thought. In fact, they appear to be able to remember what people did in the recent past, said the report in Current Biology. This […]
Heading footballs ‘affects memory’
- 24-Oct-2016
LONDON: Heading a football can significantly affect a player’s brain function and memory up to a day, a study by researchers at Scotland’s Stirling University has said. Memory performance was reduced by between 41 percent to 67 percent following heading practice, according to the research, with the effects wearing off after 24 hours The significance of […]
Mind over gray matter: new map lays out brain’s cerebral cortex
- 23-Jul-2016
WASHINGTON: Neuroscientists acting as cartographers of the human mind have devised the most comprehensive map ever made of the cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions such as abstract thought, language and memory.