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Other early signs include apathy, listlessness, confusion, a failing sense of direction, and difficulty following conversations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being repetitive might be an early sign of dementia

Asking the same questions in conversation, after they've been answered, may also point to dementia.

16 Dec 2017 3:58 PM

Best known for helping quality of sleep, the mineral also has benefits for your memory too. (Photo: AFP

Find out the three nutrients that can help prevent memory loss

In order to boost cognition one needs to ensure they are getting enough of certain nutrients.

14 Dec 2017 7:52 AM

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Brain mechanisms behind depression identified: study

Researchers the University of Warwick conducted the study.

13 Dec 2017 6:32 PM

If a gene with a specific impact on the risk factor is also associated with the disease, then this indicates that the risk factor is a cause of the disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Higher education lowers risk of Alzheimer's, says study

Results of study provide strongest evidence so far that higher educational attainment is associated with lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.

09 Dec 2017 7:45 AM

Most significantly, mice that had consumed canola oil over a period of six months suffered impairments in working memory. (Photo: Pixabay)

Memory, learning ability, worsened by canola oil, says study

Study findings suggest that long-term consumption of canola oil is not beneficial to brain health.

08 Dec 2017 12:16 PM

Memory benefit of speech stems from it being personal and self-referential. (Photo: Pixabay)

Reading information aloud to yourself boosts memory

The study found that speaking text aloud helps to get words into long-term memory.

03 Dec 2017 8:00 AM

Scientists have found that 6weeks of intense exercise showed significant improvements in what is known as high-interference memory. (Photo: Pixabay)

You can actually sweat your way to a better memory

Turns out, working up a sweat isn't just good for making you happier and calmer; it's also the secret to a better memory.

23 Nov 2017 9:52 AM

Here's why sleep is good for our memory

Here is what researchers found.

15 Nov 2017 9:23 AM

Poor heart health affects memory: Study

Researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre conducted the study.

09 Nov 2017 3:09 PM

Air pollution exposure reduces children's working memory

The study was conducted by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in Spain.

08 Oct 2017 2:47 PM

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Improve your brain health in 1 week by running

Here is what a new study has found.

05 Oct 2017 3:18 PM

The research done by lead author Dr Attila Keresztes of the Max Planck Institutes and his team 'related memory behavior to growth or size in various sub-regions. (Representational Image)

Here's when the humanbrain learns to recall

Research finds that significant changes occur in the areas of the hippocampus responsible for recalling detail well after the age of six.

30 Sep 2017 3:30 PM

Kids with higher manganese levels may have lower IQ scores

Read on to find out more.

22 Sep 2017 8:30 PM

World Alzheimer's Day: Forgetfulness could be dangerous

The diseases increase after the age of 70.

21 Sep 2017 7:13 PM

This combination of photos provided by Boston University shows sections from a normal brain, top, and from the brain of former University of Texas football player Greg Ploetz, bottom, in stage IV of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (Photo: AP)

Science Says: How repeated head blows affect the brain

Here's what is known about the condition.

07 Sep 2017 2:11 PM

The trials, which will cost around $25million, are funded by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) (Photo: Pixabay)

PTSD may be treated using ecstacy, says study

Illegal party drug is given green light for trials in mental-health condition.

28 Aug 2017 5:33 PM

Study is based on the hypothesis that jogging stimulates the brain and preserves memories (Photo: Pixabay)

Running during teenage years keeps dementia at bay later

Study says people who run in their teens are far less likely to develop dementia later in their lives.

16 Aug 2017 11:43 AM

This memory trick may help older adults boost memory

Results revealed that people using the technique achieved 78% after being trained in the memory game.

14 Aug 2017 9:22 AM

Participants in a study were able to memorise sound patterns played to them during two phases of sleep called Rapid Eye Movement (Photo: Pixabay)

Humans maybe able to learn while asleep, says study

According to researchers the human brain can learn new things while asleep, but only in certain phases of shut-eye.

09 Aug 2017 8:39 AM

Green tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water and is grown in at least 30 countries (Photo: Pixabay)

Having green tea may improve memory

According to researchers, ingredients found in tea can reduce high-fat and high-fructose induced insulin resistance and improve memory.

29 Jul 2017 3:23 PM

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