We have reported on findings showing that speaking more than one language may help stave off memory loss in aging. A recent study from Montreal has found that this may be because being bilingual helps the brain reduce distractions and makes it more “efficient and economical” in how it uses its resources. More at Science […]
A new study of 1,700 older adults showed that people with sleep-breathing disorders (such as sleep apnea) scored worse on tests of memory and attention than those that did not. What’s more, this association was even more pronounced in the 20% of people with a genetic trait that raises risk of Alzheimer’s. All details on […]
Dear Parents and Students, Typhoon Hato forces us to close all our centres! All classes today Wednesday 23 August are cancelled. Stay home. Be safe! – 各位家長、學員： 由於颶風天鴿襲港，本中心今天（即8月23日）休息一天。
Learning disabilities (LDs) are real. They affect the brain’s ability to receive, process, store, respond to and communicate information. LDs are actually a group of disorders, not a single disorder. Learning disabilities are not the same as intellectual disabilities (formerly known as mental retardation), sensory impairments (vision or hearing) or autism spectrum disorders. People with LD are […]
When patients present with dementia symptoms, doctors don’t always know whether it’s Alzheimer’s, another form of dementia, or something else entirely. It matters because treatment can differ from one diagnosis to another. Now, a specialized PET scan can detect the amyloid plaques that mark Alzheimer’s, allowing doctors to make better diagnoses. But is it worth […]
Moms: did you know that being pregnant changes your brain, and the changes last forever? An excellent review in Wired discusses the many ways in which your babies change your brain—from integrating fetal neurons into your brain, to changing the volume of gray matter, to effecting permanent cognitive changes via hormones, and more. Read “Moms: your kids […]
A five-year British study of more than 500,000 people suggests that driving for more than two hours a day may impact memory and intelligence. In the study, adults who drove 2+ hours daily began with lower cognitive scores, and their performance worsened more quickly over five years when compared to people who drove less. Find […]
You may have heard that following a Mediterranean diet is good for the brain: it has been associated with better cognitive function and a lower risk of dementia. A new study suggests that extra-virgin olive oil may be one of the core brain-healthy components of the diet, protecting memory and reducing the formation of the […]
