“I have no trouble with people my own age! Of course, I’m an ‘oldie’ ……..” from a reader. Dr Lamont replied: One of the exciting aspects of our wonderful brain is its ability to adapt to the tasks we need it to do. Growing new brain...
By Timi Gustafson, R.D. Old age is no laughing matter. Inevitably, it comes with decline and decay, perhaps disability and loss. On the other hand, there are also opportunities to enjoy one’s later years when they are no longer occupied with goals and ambitions, tasks...
Do the Quizzers on ‘The Chase’ have photographic memory? We are often amazed by the way the Chasers can answer questions so quickly. We envy their quickness of mind! But is it true that they have a ‘photographic memory’? ‘No, sorry – It’s...
What did I do doing during Lockdown? Dear Gillian On several occasions you have asked for feedback and right now I’m bursting with it! I have just completed working through the Memory Tune Book – and I’ve absolutely loved it!! This wonderful time of lockdown has freed...
Technology is for us, too. We can do it! As technology is affecting every aspect of our society now, we all need to learn about technology regardless of our age. The speed of technology development is getting faster and requires continual learning from...
New Study Suggests Age-Related Hearing Loss Contributes to Memory Loss April 25, 2020 (Reprinted from Hearing Health Matters) A team of neuroscience researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) in Germany examined what happens in the brain when hearing gradually...
From ‘The Telegraph’ Person one: What’s a seven-letter word meaning ‘easily perceived or understood’, starting with ‘O’? Person two: Isn’t it ‘obvious’? Person one: No, that’s why I’m...
What did I do doing during Lockdown? What did I do in lockdown? I wrestled with online shopping – and lost! Anne and myself are fortunate to have a daughter living in the same town who would be only too happy to do our lockdown shopping, however we considered her to...
What have you been doing during Lockdown? These cartoon characters are not Brain Tuners, that’s for sure!! We want to know what YOU have been doing to keep your brain sharp – and also, what you’ve been doing to keep sane during these Lockdown days....
At first glance, cryptic crossword clues can appear daunting, but what no one ever tells you is this: the answer is right in front of you – by definition. Every crossword clue contains a definition of the answer you’re looking for. All you have to do is find it...
Are you experiencing tinnitus (ringing, humming or buzzing in your ears) for the first time? Has your tinnitus has changed or increased recently? What can you do? If you have hearing aids – wear them. Hearing aids are good for your hearing and your If your tinnitus...
Here’s news about some exciting research going on. Human Brain Simulator Scientists have created this simulation that lets you see which parts of the brain are activated by differing activities. It’s amazing! You can flip, rotate, and click around this...
Maintaining proper balance requires attention, strength, and flexibility. Published: January, 2020 from Harvard Health One skill that can sharply decline with age, and often with little warning, is your sense of balance. “As people age, changes in flexibility,...
Why do you do this? You’re driving, looking for the street where you’re supposed to meet your friend for dinner. You slow down to a crawl, turn down the radio, stop talking, and stare at every sign. Why is that? Hearing the radio or talking doesn’t affect your...
Did you know your cardiovascular health is linked to hearing health? It’s true! Our ears are extremely sensitive to blood flow and the oxygen it delivers. However, the veins and arteries that supply our ears with oxygen are very small, so any disruptions to the...
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