Australian psychologists at the University of New South Wales have shown that gray, rainy days with unpleasant weather are good for the brain and memory, and improve the ability to remember. On the contrary, on sunny days our memory works worse.
Berries, especially strawberries and blueberries, can help keep the brain younger, according to a study by Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston (USA) published in the Annals of Neurology. The authors have shown that the consumption of these foods once or twice a week delays memory loss and maintains mental alertness in women thanks to their flavonoid content.
A small protein fragment improves the ability to learn and retain spatial information in mice, according to a study published in the journal PLoS Biology by Spanish scientists from the Center for Molecular Biology "Severo Ochoa" (CSIC-Universidad Autónoma de Madrid).
A team of researchers has managed to partially manipulate the memories of several laboratory mice, according to the journal Science. This work, in addition to helping neuroscientists better understand memory formation processes, could be useful in treating schizophrenia or post-traumatic stress symptoms.
Contrary to what was thought, neurons are not the only ones responsible for our memory. A study by the Cajal Institute, belonging to the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) has found that astrocytes, star-shaped cells of the nervous system, also have a lot to do with all processes related to memory and learning. The finding could be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.
What news on the news do we remember best? A study carried out at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) analyzes the capacity of the television audience to remember and understand audiovisual information. Under controlled conditions, viewers could only recall an average of 6.6 pieces of news from a 25-minute television newscast.
A study A study by the Mayo Clinic reveals that eating between 2,100 and 6,000 calories a day increases the risk of memory loss when you turn 70. That is, the more calories you consume, the more likely you are to suffer cognitive decline, the price step for the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Multiple neuroscientific studies reveal that diet influences brain performance when it comes to learning. In addition to avoiding foods that are too fatty and heavy, researchers have identified some food components that can help you get better test results. Here are some of them.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
