Scientists find a remarkable connection between breathing and memory
New groundbreaking research uncovers how our breathing patterns can either augment or impair our ability to form memories.
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JJ Shavit
- Sep 17
These 5 exercises can significantly boost memory performance
The role of memory, intertwined with the very essence of our daily lives, remains pivotal in shaping our experiences.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 8
Here are 5 symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease most people don't know about
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that progressively deteriorates memory, learning, cognition, and organizational skills.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 23
Sleeping pills may have a major effect on your memory, study finds
Melatonin, a common supplement, often disregarded as a mere sleep aid, may play a vital role in memory enhancement, according to a new study
JJ Shavit
- Aug 22
Researchers find a remarkable connection between breathing and memory
New groundbreaking research uncovers how our breathing patterns can either augment or impair our ability to form memories.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 25
Breakthrough findings link probiotics and gut microbiome to memory in aging populations
Aging is an inevitable process. As we grow older, it's not uncommon to experience a decline in memory and thinking.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 23
Breakthrough research explains how the brain stores memories
Ever wonder where a memory resides in the brain? Or what determines its location within our complex neural architecture?
JJ Shavit
- Jul 19
Protons set to power next-generation, brain-inspired, neuromorphic memory devices
Researchers have provided a ground-breaking new perspective on ferroelectric materials and their potential in advanced memory devices.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 11
Revolutionary brain imaging system to reveal how memories are made and recorded
Every day the brain makes and recalls new memories, yet we are still in the early stages of understanding this phenomenal process.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 13
Researchers prove that the brain strengthens memories during sleep
While it’s known that sleep plays a crucial role in strengthening memory, scientists are still trying to decode how this process plays out.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 13
First-ever recording discovers what happens in our brain as we die
Are our dying moments a vivid reel of our life’s memories? Do we get to experience a grand curtain call before our mortal time ends?
JJ Shavit
- May 22
Sleeping pills could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Individuals who develop Alzheimer’s often encounter difficulty falling and remaining asleep long before cognitive issues such as memory loss
JJ Shavit
- Apr 3
Surprising research on how the brain processes and remembers everyday events
Mental sketches of people can be transposed from one location to another, much like an animator can copy and paste a character into scenes
JJ Shavit
- Mar 31
New study reveals how the brain forms memories
One of the most fascinating aspects of the brain is memory, which allows us to store, retrieve and use information learned during our lives.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 29
Simple blood tests could aid PTSD diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Approx. 3.6% of U.S. adults experience PTSD in any given year, and about 7% of people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 11
Edible mushrooms found to improve memory
Researchers have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 2
This is the most critical factor for boosting mid-life brain power, study finds
Unlike previous studies, which have examined the link between daily MVPA and brain power, the new research also considered time spent asleep
JJ Shavit
- Jan 10
Neuroscientists identify drug that can bring back your ‘lost’ memories
Researchers discovered that what you learn while being sleep deprived is not necessarily lost, it is just difficult to recall.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 3
Self-assembling proteins key to memory formation, response to drug treatment
Using these engineered proteins, researchers can record histories that reveal when certain genes are activated, or how cells respond.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 24, 2022
Eating more fruits and vegetables can slow memory decline, study finds
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a new study.
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