New research indicates that reading books, writing and participating in brain-stimulating activities at ANY age may preserve memory. People who participated in mental activity both early and late in life had a slower rate of decline in memory. In...
read moreResearchers have identified calcium in the cell nucleus as the “switch” that forms long-term memories. The theory is that the “switch” may not work as well as we age. This discovery may open new treatment ideas for age-related changes...
read moreResearchers at UCLA found that a computerized brain-fitness program significantly helps improve the memory and language skills of older adults (average age of 82, dementia-free)....
read moreElderly who undergo anesthesia could increase their risk of dementia by 35%. It’s called POCD (postoperative cognitive dysfunction) and it’s common in the elderly. It’s not set in stone, but this recent study shows that POCD may be a...
read moreAnticholinergic drugs, commonly taken by the elderly, may cause cognitive impairment when taken for 60 days or more. Even drugs with weak anticholinergic effects can have a negative impact on the brain if multiple types are taken for 90...
read moreA study out of Finland has found that traumatic brain injuries from falls have had huge increases. In 1970, the numbers were 60 women and 25 men. In 2011, the numbers were 1,205 women and 612 men (per 100,000...
read moreDesigned by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress
Copyright © 2024 LearningRx, Inc. All rights reserved.
Use of this site is subject to our privacy policy