Iron accumulation in the outer layer of the brain is associated with cognitive deterioration in people with Alzheimer’s disease, scientists report. MRI scans showed higher levels of iron in regions of the brain, including deep grey matter, temporal lobes and neo-cortex, in people with Alzheimer’s compared with those without the disease of the same age. Brain … Read more
‘Baby brain’ after giving birth is only a blip — with new mothers regaining their full cognitive function within a year — a study has found. Often dubbed ‘Mumnesia’, it is said this phenomenon manifests as increased forgetfulness and absent-mindedness in mothers shortly after giving birth. However, researchers from the US found that it is short-lived … Read more
Couples who share a bed get better sleep resulting in improved mental health, memory and problem-solving skills, according the to results of a new study. In German experiments, couples sleeping together were shown to have longer and less disrupted periods of rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep. REM sleep – the fourth stage of sleep, associated with vivid … Read more
Regular exercise protects the brain from damage and keeps it healthy in old age, fresh evidence suggests. German scientists found cycling halted the decline of grey matter in hundreds of volunteers with an average age of 52. But the researchers claimed ‘just about any physical activity that gets your heart pumping’ would have the same effect. Grey … Read more