Parts of the Brain & Brain Damage.

Parts of the Brain & Brain Damage.

          Your brain is amazing! Find out about some of the main brain areas  – what they do and what happens if that brain part is damaged. Because of the vital importance of memory, we begin with the Hippocampus.   Hippocampus The...
Does Pain Affect Memory?

Does Pain Affect Memory?

People with chronic pain can sometimes wonder if they are losing their memory altogether. What is the connection between chronic pain and memory? Dr Lamont tells us that research has found a leading cause: the changes that take place in the hippocampus, a brain area...
Is Red Wine Good for the Brain?

Is Red Wine Good for the Brain?

I want to look after my brain BUT Can I drink alcohol? Is wine good for the brain? Here’s the good news from neuroscientists.  Small intakes of alcohol will protect you against dementia. How do they know? Scientists in the UK analysed data from 23 studies looking for...
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....