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Good Moods May Affect Memory

Good Moods May Affect Memory

By Health News Team • Aug 17th, 2011 • Category: Memory Problems, True Health News

Individuals who had trouble recalling facts that they had just studied or dialogue from a recent conversation may have experienced this type of mild memory loss because they were in a good mood at the time they were learning or speaking, according to a recent study that was published in the journal Cognition and Emotion. The investigators said they believe that good mood may reduce a person’s capacity for working memory.

Sleep Continuity May Be Key To Sustaining A Healthy Memory

Sleep Continuity May Be Key To Sustaining A Healthy Memory

By Health News Team • Jul 27th, 2011 • Category: Memory Problems, True Health News

Memory problems are a major concern for older Americans who often find themselves to be more forgetful than they were in their youth.

Don’t Throw Away That Fish Liver

Don’t Throw Away That Fish Liver

By Health News Team • Jul 27th, 2011 • Category: Dr. Cutler's True Health Blog Archive, Health Articles, Heart Health, Memory Problems, True Health News

A recent study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis indicates that saving fish livers for the dinner table, as opposed to disposing of them before the fish are sold, may be a win-win solution for individuals’ health and the environment. The researchers explained that some fish livers, especially those found in anchovies, contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which have previously been used to help support overall health.

Regular Exercise May Promote Good Brain Health

Regular Exercise May Promote Good Brain Health

By Health News Team • Jul 20th, 2011 • Category: Memory Problems, Probiotics, True Health News

While engaging in regular exercise has been known to aid in weight loss and maintaining good heart health, it may also be able to promote optimal cognitive function, according to a recent study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine.

Cinnamon Extract May Help Promote Healthy Brain Function in Mice

Cinnamon Extract May Help Promote Healthy Brain Function in Mice

By Health News Team • Jun 28th, 2011 • Category: Memory Problems, True Health News

Maintaining a good memory and healthy brain function is a priority for many older Americans who know that they are at risk for age-related cognitive impairment.

Ingredient Interactions In Coffee May Promote Good Brain Function In Mice

Ingredient Interactions In Coffee May Promote Good Brain Function In Mice

By Health News Team • Jun 23rd, 2011 • Category: Memory Problems, True Health News

Previous research has indicated that drinking coffee may help sustain healthy brain function in humans.

Physical Exercise May Improve Spatial Memory In Older Adults

Physical Exercise May Improve Spatial Memory In Older Adults

By Health News Team • Jun 8th, 2011 • Category: Memory Problems, True Health News

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Illinois, Rice University and Ohio State University have discovered that one year of moderate physical exercise can increase the size of the hippocampus in the brains of older adults, leading to improvements in memory. The team recruited a total of 120 older sedentary individuals who did not have dementia, and divided them into two groups.

Vitamin Supplements may Help Stave Off Age-Related Diseases

Vitamin Supplements may Help Stave Off Age-Related Diseases

By Health News Team • Jun 5th, 2011 • Category: Heart Health, Memory Problems, True Health News

Vitamin deficiency may seem like a trivial problem when compared with other health conditions.

Natural Plant Compound may Protect Against Memory Problems

Natural Plant Compound may Protect Against Memory Problems

By Health News Team • Jun 3rd, 2011 • Category: Memory Problems, True Health News

A group of naturally occurring plant compounds called alkaloids may help prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s-related memory loss, according to a recent study published in the journal Public Library of Science One.

Researchers Discover How Lack of Sleep May Cause Memory Loss

Researchers Discover How Lack of Sleep May Cause Memory Loss

By Health News Team • May 18th, 2011 • Category: Memory Problems, True Health News

Memory loss is often associated with old age, but even young people may experience the cognitive impairment if they lose sleep, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.