Asthma may put children at risk of memory problems
This respiratory disease is linked to memory difficulties in toddlers, which can be more serious if asthma appears earlier in ...
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Our memories are not only anchored in the brain, but throughout our body
Cells present in nervous tissues and in the kidneys are capable of storing memories. THE ESSENTIAL Non-brain cells, present in ...
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Dementia: and you stimulate your brain by playing Mahjong?
Playing Mahjong, which requires strategic thinking and memory, would be beneficial for stimulating the brain, preventing cognitive disorders such as ...
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Emotions improve memory for contextual details
Evidence of interaction between emotion processing and memory processing brain regions has been published. THE ESSENTIAL Emotions enhance the ability ...
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Brain aging better understood thanks to Bach’s music
Danish researchers have succeeded in highlighting the mechanisms that allow the brain to compensate for its aging thanks to the ...
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Memory declines from age 45: how to preserve your cognitive abilities
According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, memory, as well as the ability to reason and understand, ...
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6 tips to preserve and boost your memory
The B2V Memory Observatory provides its recommendations to boost our ability to remember things. THE ESSENTIAL Like muscles, memory can ...
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Memory: The brain stores at least three copies of each of our memories
A team of researchers reveals that the brain stores not one but at least three distinct versions of a memory, ...
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Sleep resets neurons to process new memories
Certain areas of the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for memory, become silent during sleep, allowing neurons to reset and ...
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Towards a better understanding of dreams: a new discovery
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have recently identified a new brain region involved in consolidating dream memories. This ...
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Memory: Our ability to recognize music does not diminish with age
An experiment with an orchestra shows that octogenarians can identify and remember familiar melodies as well as teenagers. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Alarming symptoms for memory and thinking
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Yet it is often underdiagnosed, leading to serious ...
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How much can we trust our memories?
A team of researchers wanted to know how much people were able to trust their memories, made up of authentic ...
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This activity, which is popular with neuropsychologists to preserve your memory, can be adopted immediately
Writing by hand is a good way to maintain your memory, according to a study by neuropsychologists. THE ESSENTIAL Writing ...
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Post-traumatic stress: what if sport helped to forget traumatic memories?
Exercise stimulates neuron growth and remodels circuits in the hippocampus, disrupting fear-related memory. THE ESSENTIAL By exercising, neurogenesis, i.e. the ...
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Depression: Feeling sad can accelerate memory decline in older people
A link has been observed between depressive symptoms and memory loss, showing that these two conditions can influence each other ...
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Health: taking photos of our food would have a positive impact
Photographing our food for Instagram like many do would also be good for our health. Explanations. THE ESSENTIAL Published in ...
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Alzheimer’s: a pomegranate compound would improve memory
A compound found in pomegranates may help reduce memory loss in Alzheimer's patients, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Not having an inner voice is linked to poorer verbal memory
People with “anendophasia” have more difficulty performing certain verbal memory tasks. THE ESSENTIAL Adults with a very weak inner voice ...
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These 4 bad habits affect memory as we age
A neuroscientist gives us the keys to taking care of our long-term memory. THE ESSENTIAL To take care of your ...
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Brain: what is the best diet for your memory?
In the long term, diet plays a major role in cognitive abilities, assures the B2V Observatory of Memories, which also ...
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Brain: routine jobs increase the risk of cognitive disorders
Routine jobs involving little cognitive stimulation are linked to an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment, a new study finds. ...
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Eating junk food as a teenager can cause memory problems
Eating a diet high in fat and sugar during adolescence increases the risk of having long-term memory problems. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Why disgusting memories are the ones that stick with you the longest
We often remember very precisely the experiences that aroused our disgust. Here's why. THE ESSENTIAL A study has just demonstrated ...
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Before surgery, it would be better to avoid certain foods according to researchers
Consuming fatty foods before surgery could have negative effects on memory. THE ESSENTIAL Consuming fatty foods a few days before ...
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Brain: age-related cognitive decline is more complex than previously thought
A team of researchers has highlighted the subtlety of the neural mechanisms responsible for the decline in memory associated with ...
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Fatty Foods May Impair Memory Before Surgery
Eating fatty foods before surgery can cause an inflammatory response in the brain and impair memory in older people and ...
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Creatine supplementation improves memory
A study reveals that creatine supplementation increases the performance of our brain. THE ESSENTIAL Creatine is a natural compound found ...
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What is the best way to memorize things, according to science?
A new study on memory reveals more about how we learn things and remember our real-world experiences. THE ESSENTIAL Much ...
Read moreSleep apnea: symptoms are linked to problems with memory and thinking
People affected by obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems. THE ESSENTIAL Sleep ...
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