OUR BRAINFIT ARTICLES
Why Noise Affects Memory.
Does noise drive you crazy? The alarm clock jangle your nerves? You’re not alone if it does! Your brain reacts immediately to harsh, unpleasant sounds with an ‘acoustic startle response’. Your amygdala is alerted with adrenalin and the hippocampus stimulated to access...
Sisters on a Mission
TV host, Jeanette Thomas, quizzed the 'Memory Sisters' on the Good Morning show on TV One. Jeanette begins: Gillian Eadie and Dr Allison Lamont are sisters on a mission to improve our memories with their new book 7-Day Brain Boost Plan. Memory...
Watch the Memory Foundation on Good Morning
Dr Allison Lamont and Gillian Eadie featured on Good Morning to talk about our 7 Day Brain Boost Plan and the work of the Memory Foundation.
Read the Winning Memory Stories.
In our recent competition, readers sent in their stories involving memory experiences. Enjoy these winning stories in three categories: humorous, overcoming obstacles and great tips for readers. Category: Humorous Rev. John Hunt, Canterbury As a minister...
Is food poisoning YOUR brain?
There are Nine Big No-No's. Tempting foods surround us. They cry out – buy me, eat me. And we do! That's how manufacturers, chemists and marketers make their money. To cut costs they use additives to × make food look and taste delicious × keep food ‘alive’ for...
What’s His Name Again?
4 top tips for remembering names.
Will I Get Alzheimer’s Too?
It’s natural to worry about developing dementia—particularly Alzheimer's disease, the most common form— especially if it runs in your family. However, the most dominant risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease is age, meaning the risk increases as we get older,...
Cycle and Stay Young.
News Flash! ‘Even the oldest cyclists had younger people’s levels of balance, reflexes, metabolic health and memory ability.’ Stephen Harridge, Director, Centre of Human and Aerospace Physiological Sciences, King’s College, London. Professor Harridge's research team...
Never Lose Things Again!
1- ways to ensure you will NEVER lose things again.
Try our new Memory games.
The Memory.Foundation (that's us!) in partnership with The University of Auckland have developed games just for you! WHY? To exercise six key memory skills. (The ones everyone over 50 needs to have strong and agile.) The games are fun to play and will strengthen your:...