The Neuroscience of Memory – Eleanor Maguire

Colin Chambersalzheimers, brain, coaching, dementia, Education, Learning, memory, mind, nerves, steps Leave a Comment

In this engaging lecture the speaker Eleanor Maguire explains through demonstrations some of the peculiarities of memory to show that we often do not remember things exactly as they occurred yet we often believe we do. I learnt a lot about human memory years ago at school and it has stuck with me ever since because I know what it …

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Fitness: Could your brains ability to harness energy explain age related mental decline?

Colin Chambersactivity, alzheimers, brain, mind Leave a Comment

Everyone seems to assume that your mind must degrade with age. I’ve never seen convincing evidence for that. I simply see that increasing age requires increasing maintenance since our parts and code get old. In otherwords, You are only as old as the lifestyle you live.  So it is that I am good at finding evidence that shows this to …

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It’s Not Memory Loss – Older Minds May Just Be Fuller of Information

Colin Chambersageing, alzheimers, brain, memory, mind Leave a Comment

So, It’s Not Memory Loss – Older Minds May Just Be Fuller of Information is the kind of finding that makes sense to me. I’ve met plenty of older peeps whose memory is just fine. They can remember all sorts of stuff they do regularly. though as you would expect, they can get confused by all the other information they have to …

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How to help Dementia and Alzheimers

Colin Chambersactivity, alzheimers, brain, dementia, general health, mind Leave a Comment

Lack of physical activity is now accepted as a serious health risk and the evidence shows that our brains need as much activity as our bodies do to keep them fit and healthy. The amount of research showing this link is becoming over whelming so I have share a few of my favourites to help you quickly understand how beneficial good movement can …

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Mitochondrial Ageing

Colin Chambersactivity, ageing, alzheimers, biology, cells, change, general health, genetics, metabolism, recover, steps Leave a Comment

I’m passing this link on because it gives an explanation for the effects of ageing down to the mitochondrial and dna level. It’s a positive message that explains my faith that as I age I can keep my vitality. The findings need to be confirmed but they fit wider research. Just wanted to provide a reference so I don’t forget …