You’ve probably heard that your brain starts to shrink as you get older, and that it gets harder to learn new skills and absorb new information. It is true that certain human brain parts stop developing in our mid 20s. However, (as discussed in a previous blog entry) medical scientists are now saying that in [...]
Barbara Strauch, the Health and Science Editor for the New York Times, was a guest on NPR’s radio program Fresh Air with Terry Gross last week to discuss the topic of the aging brain and promote her new book The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind. During the [...]
Doctors and scientists have long known that n-3 fatty acids, also known as omega-3s, are purported to have a positive influence on brain health. If you are concerned with maintaining your cognitive abilities and keeping your brain healthy you likely already sustain a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids through fish, walnuts, supplementation and/or other [...]
Hypertension and Cognitive Decline
Can Reducing Hypertension Also Reduce the Risk of cognitive decline?
The ill effects of hypertension (high blood pressure) have been well documented by the medical community. If you suffer from high blood pressure, there is a good chance you might also suffer from:
Pulsating headaches
Retinopathy or related eye damage and vision impairments
Nausea and vomiting
Chest pain and/or an [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Posted in Aging Well, Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain Research, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Seniors, dementia | Also tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Brain Research, Cognitive Neuroscience, high blood pressure, hypertension, prevent alzheimer's, Seniors |
January 7, 2010 – 8:15 pm
For most adolescents, teenagers, and young adults, January marks the end of winter break and a return to school. But what about those of us who are far removed from formal educational experiences? Could our brains benefit from schooling? Recently there was an article in the New York Times entitled How to Train the Aging Brain by Barbara Strauch. In the article, Barbara asks whether the aging brain is, “…a brain that should be in school?” In other words, are there activities that we can participate in that will help us improve our brain function as we age?
December 15, 2009 – 5:42 pm
These brain fitness tips will help you get through the Holiday season with your brain intact, fight age-related memory loss and improve overall brain health. Plus, these cognitive exercises are easier — and more fun — than you think!
Before the tips, a quip: “Men forget everything; women remember everything,” says comedian Rita Rudner. “That’s why [...]
New Brain Exercise Book – Beef Up Your Brain
October 22, 2009 – 5:31 pm
HAPPYneuron’s Dr. Bernard Croisile and Scientific Brain Training’s Dr. Michel Noir have published their latest brain exercise book through education book publisher McGraw-Hill. It is sure to get your mental wheels churning while you enjoy hours of fun. Develop a six-pack brain with more than 301 games, puzzles, and exercises that provide the ultimate mind-blowing [...]
The Elephant in the Room
September 24, 2009 – 12:36 pm
Alzheimer’s disease is the elephant in the room that is not effectively being planned for or dealt with by the Government or the Health Care industry. Consider just a few stats – By 2050, 115M people will be afflicted with the disease primarily due to the simple fact of living longer than earlier generations. The [...]