Top 10 Brain Myths

Top 10 Brain Myths

You’ve all heard them Clever saying about brain and memory. Check out which ones are true. Myth 1. Genes determine the fate of our brains. Fact: Brain plas­tic­ity continues throughout life so your lifestyle plays a significant role in how well your mind and...
Move It or Lose It!

Move It or Lose It!

Can exercise REALLY alter the structure of the brain? And keep Alzheimer’s away? Science says YES! Stephen M. Rao, a professor at the Schey Center for Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Cleveland Clinic, oversaw s study of almost 100 older men and women, aged 65 to...
Dementia Quiz Answers

Dementia Quiz Answers

1.  What is dementia? Correct Answer : A decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life “Many people think Alzheimer’s is the same thing as dementia,” says David Knopman, M.D., a professor of neurology at the Mayo Clinic....
How to be ‘mindful’.

How to be ‘mindful’.

Are you TOO busy? Starting to forget things you would usually remember? Feeling stresses and strains And unwell? ‘Mindfulness’ might be the answer for you. When did you last feel really quiet Peaceful Focused? Paying attention to what is happening for you...
Does language-learning protect my brain?

Does language-learning protect my brain?

Have you tried learning a second language?   No, you’re not too old! It’s not too late. Thomas Bak, University of Edinburgh discovered that speaking an extra language slows the mental decline that occurs with ageing. IQ didn’t matter. And how...
Get Social for Your Brain.

Get Social for Your Brain.

Do you live alone? Maybe adjusting to life without a loved one? Is it worth making the effort to get out and about? Wondering how to make a start? You might feel alone, but you are NOT. There are hundreds of people just like you. Waiting for you to make a move. And ...