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17 Jul 2017

Stressful life experiences can cause brain to age 'by years', claims study!

Researchers from Wisconsin University in the US also found that African American experienced 60 percent more stressful events than white people during their lifetimes.

09 May 2017

Marijuana can reverse memory loss and improve cognitive skills

The study could pave the way for slowing brain ageing or treating dementia in humans.

16 Mar 2017

Scientists identify gene linked to brain ageing

US researchers have identified a common genetic variant that causes normal brain ageing in older people by up to 12 years.

25 Mar 2016

Regular exercise may delay brain ageing by a decade

Researchers claim that if old people want to want to keep a sharp memory while they are ageing, regular exercise is a must.

10 Mar 2016

Take the stairs to slow brain ageing

"There already exist many 'Take the stairs' campaigns in office environments and public transportation centres," said lead researcher Jason Steffener from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.

14 Feb 2016

How ageing rewires our brain

Past studies have shown that brain waves travelling at slower speeds tend to be important for memory while slightly faster speed brain waves play a role in our attention.

11 Feb 2016

Couch potato? Your brain may shrink as you age

The results showed that those who performed poorly on the treadmill test had brain volume smaller two decades later -- equivalent to two years of accelerated brain ageing.

Mental challenges

16 Jan 2016

Mentally challenging activities helps in achieving healthy ageing mind

A new study has found that by taking up mental challenges like digital photography or quilting may help maintain cognitive vitality one can maintain a healthy ageing mind.

16 Sep 2015

'Smart' chocolate may slow brain loss in the elderly

A novel chocolate made of dietary cocoa extract can promote brain health and prevent age-related neuro-degenerative disorders like Alzheimer's in the elderly, scientists have determined.

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