Prince William has fond memories of listening to Tina Turner with his late mom Princess Diana and brother Prince Harry. The “Proud Mary” crooner died on Wednesday at the age of 83 after battling a long illness. Duke of Cambridge, 40, revealed a little tidbit on the Apple fitness podcast “Time to Walk” back in … Read more
Some people claim to remember their first trip to Disney or their first appointment at the dentist as their earliest memory. But Nicolas Cage claims his first recollection was formed before he was even born. The iconically kooky actor, 59, made the shocking reveal on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on Monday night. “Let … Read more
Put down the Botox – embracing fine lines and gray hairs could be the key to staying sharp. A new study suggests a link between happiness and health, as researchers say thinking positively about the aging process can slow cognitive decline in older adults. Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health investigated recovery in … Read more
Nesh Pillay woke up not knowing her age, the year, who her boyfriend was — or that she had a daughter. “I have a child? Is the child safe?” she says in a clip on TikTok, shock clearly on her face. Pillay, a mother-of-one from Toronto, suffered from a traumatic brain injury, causing her to … Read more
If you’re not sure whether or not you forgot something, don’t fret — it might make matters worse. New research published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences suggests that those who are anxious are most likely to have a poor memory. Dr. Weixi Kang, who led the study at Imperial College London, wanted to … Read more
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and up are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The progressive disease is devastating and can cause symptoms ranging from memory loss to seizures, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA). With that, it’s understandable to be nervous if you find you or a loved one has been forgetful … Read more
The cerebellum (activation in red) communicates with various areas of the cerebrum (activations in green) to enhance storage of emotional information. Credit: MCN, University of Basel The cerebellum is known primarily for the regulation of movement. Scientists at the University of Basel have now discovered that the cerebellum also plays an important role in remembering … Read more
HANOVER, N.H. — Studies continue to conclude that exercise is good for the body, brain, and well-being in a general sense. However, researchers from Dartmouth College are showing the true complexity of the relationship between exercise, memory, and mental health. Their study finds the impact of exercise is much more nuanced; differences in exercise intensity … Read more
Summary: Specific intensities of exercise over a long period of time are associated with different aspects of memory and mental health. Source: Dartmouth College Exercise can improve your cognitive and mental health — but not all forms and intensities of exercise affect the brain equally. The effects of exercise are much more nuanced, as specific intensities … Read more
Pavlovian threat conditioning (also known as fear conditioning) is a basic form of learning in which an animal or person comes to associate a particular stimulus with a negative outcome. New research, published in Behaviour Research and Therapy, indicates that this type of conditioning can generate intrusive memories that persist over time. The findings provide … Read more