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Orange Juice May Improve Memory in Old Age

| May 19, 2015 Comment

Orange Juice May Improve Memory in Old Age – A new study from the University of Reading shows that consuming orange juice can help improve memory and overall brain function in the elderly. In the study, 37 healthy adults of an average age of 67 years, were asked to drink 500 ml of orange juice […]

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Hit the Gym after Studying to Boost Recall

Hit the Gym after Studying to Boost Recall

| May 3, 2015 Comment

Hit the Gym after Studying to Boost Recall – Regular exercise boosts brain health, and a fit brain is generally able to learn, think and remember better. But a few recent studies offer an additional exercise-related tip: time your workouts for just after a study session, and you might better retain the information you just […]

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Games for Your Brain

Games for Your Brain

| July 23, 2014 Comment

Games for Your Brain – Playing brain-stimulating games like word and number games can sharpen your thinking and memory. Watch this video to get recommendations on the games you should be playing. Expert: Jeffrey Gardere, PhD Transcript The best brain games are fresh and unusual to the person playing them, so if you’re a seasoned Tetris […]

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Aerobic Exercise May Improve Memory

| June 14, 2014 Comment

Aerobic exercise may improve memory, new studies show. According to researchers at Michigan State University, aerobic exercise seems to have a beneficial effect on hippocampus, the part of the brain that controls memory. The hippocampus shrinks as we age, causing memory problems. Those suffering from Alzheimer’s also experience a greater than normal shrinkage in hippocampus. […]

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