Researchers at New York University claim a mind at rest strengthens memories.
Published in the latest issue of the journal Neuron, the finding expands understanding of how memories are boosted-previous studies had shown this process occurs during sleep, but not during times of awake rest.
Gene Variant Responsible for Acquiring Intellect and Memory in Humans Identified
Chinese scientists have identified a unique gene variant linked with learning and memory,
Chinese scientists have identified a unique gene variant linked with learning and memory,
The study, whose lead author was Arielle Tambini, a doctoral candidate in NYU's Graduate School of Arts and Science, focused on memory consolidation-the period when a memory is stabilized after it is initially created, or encoded. To determine if memory consolidation occurred during periods of awake rest, the researchers imaged the hippocampus, a brain structure known to play a significant role in memory, and cortical regions during periods of awake rest.
"Your brain is working for you when you're resting, so rest is important for memory and cognitive function," Davachi said. "This is something we don't appreciate much, especially when today's information technologies keep us working round-the-clock."
Jogging Boosts New Brain Cells Linked to Memory
A study led by Cambridge University researchers says, jogging a couple of days a week can significantly improve memory. It showed that running triggered the growth
A study led by Cambridge University researchers says, jogging a couple of days a week can significantly improve memory. It showed that running triggered the growth
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Research Says Brain Develops Motor Memory for Prosthetics
New research says that the brain can achieve motor memory with a prosthetic device, providing hope that physically disabled people can one day master control of artificial limbs with greater ease.
New research says that the brain can achieve motor memory with a prosthetic device, providing hope that physically disabled people can one day master control of artificial limbs with greater ease.
Memory Boost for Elders: Blueberry Juice
A new study says, a few glasses of blueberry juice a day may help improve memory in older adults.
A new study says, a few glasses of blueberry juice a day may help improve memory in older adults.
