Category Archives: Brain health

Nutrition: How sugar affects your memory

Most people are aware of how high sugar intake can affect your body. But what about your brain? A recent study published in the Journal of Physiology has shown the negative effect of a long-term high-fructose diet has on the brain. The study was conducted on rats and indicated that drinking soft drinks or eating [...]

Brain Training and Alzheimer’s

New evidence has recently been found to support the theory that brain training brings health benefits. A Canadian team of researchers studied the effects of 10 sessions of stimulation exercises 2 hours a week. 30 subjects took part in the study, half of whom with high risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Results were promising, since people [...]

MemTrax is on the iPad!

The MemTrax iPad application is now available on the AppStore. Do not wait to test your memory using 10 years worth of scientific research. MemTrax detects memory troubles associated with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), dementia or Alzheimer’s disease at a very early stage. It is the very first memory screening application available on iPad and [...]

Exercise is beneficial for the brain

We often hear advice telling us that doing some kind of physical activity is good to develop muscle, lose weight, or generally to stay healthy. But what if doing exercise was also good for mental abilities? Last February, we already said that being physically active is very important for our cognitive health. Recently, two teams [...]

MemTrax: THE application to detect memory issues

SBT, the editor of the HAPPYneuron service, has adapted the memory screening test MemTrax on the iPad. This test is a very quick and easy way to detect memory impairments associated with Alzheimer’s disease for example. The application will be available in just a few weeks. In the meantime, discover the demonstration video:  

Treating Depression and Anxiety with Video Games

A study from East Carolina University has recently shown the effectiveness of casual video games to treat depression and anxiety. The researchers worked with 60 subjects suffering from depression, half the group representing control subjects. The team recorded an average decrease of 57% of depression symptoms, found that the subjects had become less anxious, and [...]

Changing Your (Cognitive) Fitness Habits

So we’ve read it in many studies: Physical exercise is important and contributes to a healthy life style. It has also been shown to be essential for cognitive health, helping us not only to remain physically fit but also to maintain mental sharpness. Today, however, researchers find that it is not enough to inform people. [...]

A Link Between Pesticides And Dementia

The results of a new study on 614 French vineyard workers in their 40s and 50s shows that there may be a link between a long-term exposure to pesticides and dementia. The study participants, who had worked in their industry for at least 20 years, were divided into different groups: those who had never been [...]

The National Alzheimer’s Project Act makes progress

Yesterday the US Senate passed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) (S. 3036), taking an important step toward addressing Alzheimer’s disease, the public health crisis of the 21st century. Pushed through under bi-partisan leadership, the country is one step closer to laying the groundwork for a national strategic plan to address the Alzheimer’s epidemic. NAPA [...]

Coffee And Sugar to Improve Your Brain Efficiency

The Holidays… For most people, this period rimes with chocolate, tea, coffee, and lots of sweet treats. As we all know, all these are to be consumed in moderate quantities. But what if a mix of coffee and sugar suddenly turned out to boost your brain efficiency?