Study reveals past experiences affect recognition, memory
Some researchers say those regions talk to each other, enabling better recognition of an object.
Feb 09, 2016, 10:34 AM ISTDeclining weight during ageing linked to cognitive impairment
People having a greater weight loss during ageing are at an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) which affects the memory, language, thinking and judging capacity of an individual, says a new study.
Feb 06, 2016, 15:06 PM ISTThe smarter you are, the healthier is your life
The study supports an existing theory, which says that those with better overall health are likely to have higher levels of intelligence.
Jan 31, 2016, 22:02 PM ISTBrain's memory capacity 10 times more than thought
Our brain may have 10 times more memory capacity than what is commonly estimated, suggests new research.
Jan 22, 2016, 00:27 AM ISTNorway varsity study says men find the direction, women remember the place
Carl Pintzka, doctor and PhD candidate at the Institute for neuroscience at University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Norway, has conducted a study with about 40 men and women testing their memory and sense of direction.
Dec 08, 2015, 19:59 PM ISTRely on aerobics for healthy brain function: Study
Young adults who have greater aerobic fitness also have greater volume of their entorhinal cortex, an area of the brain responsible for memory, research showed.
Dec 03, 2015, 17:51 PM ISTAerobics ups brain power
A new study has highlighted the importance of physical activity and aerobic exercise for the healthy brain function.
Dec 03, 2015, 11:48 AM ISTWalking could enhance memory skills in older adults
Walking or jogging can enhance memory and cognition in older adults, according to a new study.
Nov 28, 2015, 10:28 AM ISTSleeping for eight hours can enhance memory
A new study suggests that sleep after new learning activities may help improve memory.
Nov 25, 2015, 12:02 PM ISTGet eight-hour sleep to enhance memory
Do you want to better remember new names and faces? Go, hit the sack. According to researchers, people are better at remembering faces and names if they get eight-hour sound sleep after seeing those faces and names for the first time.
Nov 24, 2015, 13:16 PM ISTDepression can damage your memory
People with depression or even healthy people with a depressed mood can be affected by depressive thoughts.
Nov 04, 2015, 14:27 PM ISTGetting forgetful could be sign of dementia
Do you often misplace your belongings or forget why you came upstairs? Such memory problems could signal the early stages of dementia, warns a recent study.
Nov 01, 2015, 22:20 PM ISTJet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory loss
Glutathione deficiencies produce redox changes in brain cells. Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons, which leads to alterations in the oxidation state of atoms and may affect brain metabolism and inflammation.
Oct 31, 2015, 09:46 AM ISTReward and daytime nap boost memory
Giving children rewards and allowing them a short nap after a period of learning can significantly boost their ability to remember new facts and skills for a long period, new research suggests.
Oct 17, 2015, 14:20 PM ISTRepeating aloud to another person boosts verbal memory
Repeating in one's head without gesturing was the least effective way to recall information.
Oct 07, 2015, 20:23 PM ISTAnti-cancer drug may sharpen memory
Researchers have found that a drug used in cancer therapy could also sharpen memory and help those with dementia by rewiring the brain and keeping neurons alive.
Oct 04, 2015, 17:31 PM ISTDecoded: How brain perceives social threat interactions
In a first, scientists have recorded a glimpse of the brain remembering and recalling the memory of negative social interactions.
Oct 03, 2015, 16:09 PM ISTAnti-cancer drug may sharpen memory, treat Alzheimer's
There is good news for people with poor memory. Researchers have found that an anti-cancer drug currently being tested in animals may make it easier to learn a language, sharpen your memory and help those with Alzheimer's disease.
Oct 03, 2015, 15:18 PM ISTNew brain implant to treat people with memory loss
Researchers have developed a brain implant that translates short-term memories into longer-term ones and may help dementia sufferers and brain-damaged patients retain their memory.
Sep 30, 2015, 13:47 PM ISTMother's malaria can affect memory in offspring
Malaria infection during pregnancy may result in learning and memory related problems in offspring, suggests new research.
Sep 27, 2015, 16:21 PM IST