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POSTED November 21, 2011 - 21:17 | POSTED BY munish2425

Walking through doorways leads to memory loss -- study

Ever entered a room and wondered why you came there for? If so, it's normal, as a new study suggests that crossing doorways is linked to memory loss.

According to researchers from the University of Notre Dame, crossing doors serves as "event boundary” in the mind that make it difficult to recall the decisions taken in the previous room.

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POSTED June 24, 2011 - 03:53 | POSTED BY Silky Chandvani

Mystery ingredient in coffee may help fight Alzheimer's

Wary of developing dementia or Alzheimer's disease in old age? Grab your cup of hot coffee, as it can prevent or delay the onset of debilitating condition, a new study published in the 'Journal of Alzheimer's Disease' states.

The study, carried out by researchers at the University of South Florida on mice suggests an unknown compound present in coffee interacts with caffeine to help protect against the memory-robbing disease.

This interaction boosts blood levels of critical growth factor GCSF (granulocyte colony stimulating factor) which researchers believe can fight Alzheimer's disease (AD).

POSTED June 8, 2011 - 13:30 | POSTED BY Neelam Goswami

Tai Chi improves cognition post chemotherapy

Cancer patients who receive chemotherapy often experience cognition problems, such as memory loss and decreased verbal fluency. Now, a new research has found that Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art, might help overcome some of those problems.

Tai Chi, the non-impact form of exercise that originated in China as a “soft” martial art, has been previously linked to many health benefits, including preventing falls, boosting mental health, and lowering depression in elderly.

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