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It takes more brain power to forget something than to remember it

Anthony Wood March 12, 2019

An important part of the human brain has to work harder to actively forget a memory than it does to remember it, according to the results of a newly-published study. The research could one day lead to a treatment designed to remove painful memories.

The team used fMRI and machine learning to track brain function

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Sleep study finds pros and cons to afternoon nap for teenage brain health

Rich Haridy February 24, 2019

New research has revealed that a short night sleep with an afternoon nap is better for a teenager's mood and cognition than a longer, continuous night’s sleep. On the other hand, the split sleep students reported higher glucose levels, a marker that points to increased diabetes risk.

The study found 5 hours sleep plus a 90 minute afternoon nap was better for a ...

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Cognitive decline prevented in old mice with a dose of young bone marrow

Rich Haridy February 21, 2019

For centuries humans have anecdotally espoused the rejuvenating properties of young blood, however it is only recently that scientists have begun to seriously explore the idea. A new study has homed in on a potential hypothesis revealing young bone marrow transplants improved memory in old mice.

It may not be young blood but in fact young bone marrow that confers cognitive benefits ...

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20-year study finds link between mid-life inflammation and cognitive decline in old age

Rich Haridy February 14, 2019

A fascinating study tracking thousands of people for 20 years has revealed an intriguing association between signs of chronic inflammation in middle age, and the development of memory and thinking problems in older age.

New research suggests chronic inflammation may be a useful biomarker for future cognitive decline in later ...

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New experimental drug rapidly repairs age-related memory loss and improves mood

Rich Haridy February 14, 2019

A team of Canadian scientists has developed a fascinating new experimental drug that is purported to produce rapid improvements to both mood and memory following extensive animal testing. It's hoped the drug will move to human trials within the next two years.

It's hoped a new drug showing promise for reversing age- and depression-related memory loss will move ...

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Your next Samsung phone could have 1 TB of storage as new chips roll out

David Nield January 30, 2019

You'll soon be able to buy a smartphone with 1 TB of storage space built right in, as Samsung has announced it's working on 1 TB embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) chips. We might even see it appear in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10, scheduled to appear on February 20.

The successor to the Galaxy Note 9 could have 1 TB of internal storage

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Stress in middle age found to shrink your brain and impair memory

Rich Haridy October 24, 2018

A new study has found a strong association between increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol and impaired memory in middle-aged adults. The research suggests that extended periods of stress while a person is in their 40s and 50s can result in reduced cognitive skills, and even brain shrinkage.

High levels of stress-induced cortisol have been associated with reduced brain volume and impaired memory

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How a day-time nap helps you process unconscious information

Rich Haridy October 7, 2018

New research has found short naps can help a person process information they were not even consciously aware of perceiving. The study adds weight to prior work finding sleep improves a person’s problem solving abilities, suggesting a nap helps one process unconscious information.

A new study suggests naps can help us process information we may not consciously perceive

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Sans Forgetica: The font scientists created to help you recall what you read

Nick Lavars October 3, 2018

Scientists in Australia have developed a new gap-ridden font designed to help students remember what they read by filling in the blanks, dubbed Sans Forgetica.

Sans Forgetica is billed as the world's first typeface specifically designed to help people better recall ...

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Anti-aging effects of compound in some fruits and vegetables verified in novel new research

Rich Haridy October 2, 2018

New research has revealed that fisetin – a natural flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables – functions as an effective senolytic agent by clearing out damaged aging cells, improving health and extending lifespan.

Fisetin, a flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables. may be an effective anti-aging compound