Antioxidant flavonols 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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Joseph Shavit
- Nov 10
Alzheimers breakthough as major study identifies the mechanisms behind learning and memory
Researchers have identified the intracellular signal cascade through which ACh regulates aversive learning, a major test for AD drugs.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 25
Video gaming associated with better cognitive performance in children
2,000 child study found that those who played video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 17
Researchers unlock the power of our emotional memory
You may not realize it, but each time you recall a memory—like your first time riding a bike or walking into your high school prom.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 14
Researchers discover a major new function of the cerebellum
Enhanced memory for emotional stimuli is crucial for survival, but it may also contribute to the development of fear-related disorders.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 26
Scientists discover the mechanisms behind learning, memory and Alzheimer's Disease
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have lower levels of the neuromodulator acetylcholine (ACh) in their brains.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 22
Fitness trackers reveal connections between exercise, memory, and mental health
Exercise can improve your cognitive and mental health — but not all forms and intensities of exercise affect the brain equally.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 30
Can we reverse the effects of age related memory loss? Experts say yes
An estimated 6.5 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in 2022. That figure is predicted to nearly double by 2050.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 30
Alzheimers breakthough -- the mechanisms behind learning and memory identified
Researchers have identified the intracellular signal cascade through which ACh regulates aversive learning, a major preliminary test for AD.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 21
Boosting neuron formation can cure Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers discovered that increasing the production of new neurons in mice with Alzheimer’s disease rescues the animals’ memory defects.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 28
Alzheimers breakthough as scientists identify the mechanisms behind learning and memory
Scientists Identify the Molecular Mechanisms Behind Learning and Memory, May Open Door to New Therapeutic Strategies for Alzheimer’s Disease
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 16
New study reveals where memories are stored
Experiences are stored in the hippocampus, the brain structure long considered the seat of memory, the details are parsed elsewhere.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 29
The world's smallest memory unit is the size of an atom
Faster, smaller, smarter and more energy-efficient chips could soon be on the way after engineers created the smallest memory device yet.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 22
Technology helps self-driving cars learn from own memories
Researchers have developed a way to help autonomous vehicles create “memories” of previous experiences and use them in future navigation.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 22
How does the brain think?
Our brains have billions of highly calibrated nerve cells or neurons, and each neuron has thousands of connections to other neurons.
Joseph Shavit
- May 29
Just being exposed to new things makes people ‘ready to learn’
Before they enter a classroom, people learn to identify commonplace objects like a “dog” and a “chair” just by encountering them in life.
Joseph Shavit
- May 25
Scientists identify how the brain links memories
Our brains rarely record single memories—instead, they store memories into groups so that the recollection of one memory triggers others.
Joseph Shavit
- May 21
Cranberries can improve memory and ward off dementia
Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol – according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
- May 16
Strange dreams might help your brain learn better, study finds
During sleep, we commonly experience two types of sleep phases, alternating one after the other: non-REM sleep and REM sleep.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 13
Loneliness linked to memory decline, study says
Scientists report certain people who feel lonely over a sustained period of time may experience elevated decline in verbal memory skills.