Category: Memory

Study links REM sleep disorder to doubled risk of mild cognitive impairment and Parkinson’s

From the Mayo Clinic press release: People with symptoms suggesting rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, or RBD, have twice the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Parkinson’s… Read more »

Study suggests abstract concepts can influence perceptions of light and darkness in environment

From the University of Kansas press release: From sacred religious texts to books to movies, light and darkness have always symbolized good and evil. But is it possible that abstract… Read more »

Study suggests just 60 seconds of physical exertion in threatening situation can impair memory

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Just 60 seconds of all-out physical exertion in a threatening situation can seriously damage the memories of those involved for many details… Read more »

Study review suggests eating berries may help brain stave off age-related memory loss

From the American Chemical Society press release via ScienceDaily: Strong scientific evidence exists that eating blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and other berry fruits has beneficial effects on the brain and may… Read more »

Study suggests new Alzheimer’s marker in strongly predictive of mental decline

From the Washington University School of Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: A new marker of Alzheimer’s disease can predict how rapidly a patient’s memory and other mental abilities will decline… Read more »