A study provides an answer to the old problem of how we can convince students to pay more attention in classes, although the answer is not completely surprising. The state of curiosity lays a better foundation for learning. While not unpredictable, the study conducted neuroscientist Charan Ranganath and his colleagues comes with hard evidence. “We think curiosity is the drive to fill that gap. … [Read more...]
Always Stressed? Beware It’ll Affect Your Short-Term Memory In Old Age
A new study at the University of Iowa reports a potential link between stress hormones and short-term memory loss in older people. In such cases, an excess of the stress hormone cortisol has been linked to increased short-term memory loss. "Stress hormones are one mechanism that we believe leads to weathering of the brain," said co-author Jason Radley. The study, published in the Journal of … [Read more...]
Cold Virus Increase Memory Loss Risk while Sleeping Decreases
Recently, there were reports that a good night sleep will enhances memory power. The rational behind that is a state of unconscious mind will increase brain power, in turn increasing memory power. That was one of the method suggested for increasing memory power. However let us discuss what are the risks of losing memory? The next time you sneeze or cough then don’t take it easily as these mild … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Disease Protein is Raised in Sleepless Nights Disorder
Depriving yourself from sleep can be disastrous for your health. A new research has found that sleepless nights could result in raising brain levels of Alzheimer’s protein. Scientists of the Netherlands, who conducted the study, said after a sleepless night even a healthy brain has higher than normal levels of the protein that forms the signature tangles in Alzheimer’s disease. “We think normal … [Read more...]
