 "Do brain training games really help with improving cognitive function? – Firstpost")
Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4 per cent – have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether it’s due to fear of cognitive decline or noticing lapses in cognition when we are stressed, … Read more
 "Do you forget easily? Here’s why the slip from memory might be good for you – Firstpost")
Forgetting is part of our daily lives. You may walk into a room only to forget why you went in there – or perhaps someone says hi on the street and you can’t remember their name. But why do we forget things? Is it simply a sign of memory impairment, or are there benefits? One … Read more
If you’re gearing up for an exam, interview, driving test or any other high-pressure situation where you need to be at your best, there’s one food that experts recommend you consume beforehand. While bananas might be the first thing that springs to mind, research suggests another fruit could significantly boost your brain power. Sweet-toothed Brits … Read more
Recent research confirms what many of us already suspect—our attention spans are shrinking. As we rely more on technology to handle routine tasks, the burden of complex cognitive work falls squarely on our shoulders, leaving many of us struggling to keep up. Dr. Mithu Storoni, a leading neuroscientist and author of the forthcoming book “Hyper … Read more
The Guinness World Records (GWR) has confirmed Nigerian content creator and food consultant Brian Nwana as the new record holder for the most restaurants visited in 24 hours. The 22-year-old started his attempt on 24 April and set the record on 25 April after visiting 150 restaurants in Abuja. GWR, on its website on Wednesday, … Read more
Parenting makes the heart grow fonder, and the brain grow … smaller? Several studies have revealed that the brain loses volume across the transition to parenthood. But researchers like me are still figuring out what these changes mean for parents. In a new study that looked at brain change in first-time fathers, my colleagues and … Read more
Scientists finally found a way to thaw frozen human brain tissue without damaging it. In a groundbreaking development, scientists have discovered a new technique that allows human brain tissue to be frozen and thawed while maintaining its normal function. This breakthrough, achieved by a team led by Zhicheng Shao at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, … Read more
Decisions, decisions, decisions … our lives are filled with them. Some are small, like what to make for dinner or which television show to watch tonight. Even small decisions like these can be difficult to make, but they are not likely to impact your life over the long term. Others, however, can actually have life-changing … Read more
WASHINGTON: Researchers at the University of Queensland have demonstrated the vital role that saturated fatty acids play in the brain‘s storage of memories.A new cure for neurodegenerative illnesses may now be possible, thanks to research conducted by Dr Isaac Akefe of the Queensland Brain Institute at the University of Queensland. He has also discovered the … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurs are ever in search of ways of reducing the number of decisions they make, in part to save brain space for the “big stuff.” Some thought leaders pare down their wardrobe to a standard look (à la Steve Jobs), for example, while others optimize (and not … Read more
