5 stories tagged #memory

  1. Peanuts Boost Brain Health and Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says
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    Peanuts Boost Brain Health and Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says

    A clinical trial finds that daily intake of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts significantly improves memory and blood flow in older adults.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Brain's Memory Center Is 'Prewired,' Not a Blank Slate, Study Finds
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    Brain's Memory Center Is 'Prewired,' Not a Blank Slate, Study Finds

    A new study in mice suggests the hippocampus is densely wired at birth, with neural connections pruning and sharpening over time, challenging the blank-slate theory of memory.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. Estrogen in Both Sexes' Brains Shapes Trauma Response, Study Suggests
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    Estrogen in Both Sexes' Brains Shapes Trauma Response, Study Suggests

    New research reveals estrogen in the hippocampus may determine resilience to trauma, with high levels linked to worse memory issues and PTSD risk.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Science This Week: Giant Octopuses, Cancer Vaccine Breakthroughs, and Mars Discoveries
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    Science This Week: Giant Octopuses, Cancer Vaccine Breakthroughs, and Mars Discoveries

    Explore key scientific advancements from the past week, including giant prehistoric octopuses, promising cancer vaccine trials, and intriguing findings from Mars.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. 8 Signs of Exceptional Cognitive Health in Adults Over 65
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    8 Signs of Exceptional Cognitive Health in Adults Over 65

    Discover eight natural abilities that indicate remarkable cognitive health in individuals over 65, suggesting a brain aging exceptionally well.

    3mo ago 2 min read