October 24, 2011 – 7:53 am
Memory declines with aging and some memory loss may be an early warning sign for neurodegenerative disease, including some forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. By detecting this type of disease as early as possible, we can act when treatments are the most effective. MemTrax aims to detect memory impairment. Based on 10 years [...]
August 11, 2011 – 7:26 am
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 [...]
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:
February 25, 2011 – 4:26 am
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. [...]
By Dr. Michel Noir | Also posted in Aging Well, Attention Skills, brain, Brain Decline, Brain exercises, Brain games, Brain health, Brain Training, Cognitive Training, Concentration, Executive Functions, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Language, Memory, Mental Health, Mind Fitness, Mind Games, Mind/Body, plasticity |
December 16, 2010 – 6:08 am
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 [...]
December 10, 2010 – 11:02 am
If you are now looking at the picture and thinking “This is how I want my retirement to look like”, think again! A recent paper with the title “Mental Retirement” is currently suggesting that early retirement may lead to quicker memory decline.
November 24, 2010 – 4:32 am
The Holidays are getting closer and you have no gift ideas. So you might have known that sleep helps you boost your memory. But would you ever have thought that a sharp memory could also help you boost your creativity?
By Laura Fay | Also posted in brain, Brain Training, Memory, Mental Health | Tagged Brain Research, Brain Training, Cognitive Neuroscience, creativity, dementia, memory loss, mental imaging, sleep |
Establish Your Baseline Memory Function
November 15, 2010 – 5:16 pm
National Memory Screening Day , an annual initiative spearheaded by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) in collaboration with community organizations. The organization promotes early detection of memory problems as well as Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, and encourages appropriate intervention. For National Memory Screening Day, qualified healthcare professionals offer free, confidential memory screenings as [...]
October 28, 2010 – 1:58 pm
Watching a family member struggle pains us all, especially when there is little we can do personally to alleviate their ailment. Unfortunately one of the most common issues facing the aging population is being diagnosed with dementia, cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s causes a person [...]
By Laura Fay | Also posted in Aging Well, Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, dementia, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, mild cognitive impairment, Seniors | Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, caregivers, family, National Family Caregivers Month, Seniors |
Diabetes and Memory Loss
October 30, 2009 – 2:55 pm
Diabetes slows down memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease! Researchers conducted a 4-year study on 608 subjects with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, out of which 63 people also had diabetes. Their memory and thinking skills were tested regularly. Those with diabetes turned out to have a slower rate of memory decline than those [...]