(Natural News) It’s a common stereotype that women are known for their multitasking abilities. A recent study, however, looks to debunk the stereotype, stating that men are just as capable of multitasking as women. The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, shows that whether or not someone is good or bad at handling multiple tasks at once has nothing to […]

(Natural News) Working memory is an important part of a person’s day-to-day activity, and numerous factors affect it. In a recent report, scientists linked three health-related factors – sleep, age and depressed mood – to working memory. Their findings, which appeared in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, focused on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of […]

(Natural News) There may be a new alternative option for treating Alzheimer’s disease or dementia without resorting to toxic pharmaceutical drugs. A new approach uses magnets to stimulate the brain’s working memory. Researchers at Duke University have recently debuted an experimental therapy called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) which applies a high-frequency magnetic pulse to the left […]

(Natural News) For expecting mothers, eating nuts while pregnant may improve the brain development of the child, a study finds. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that nut consumption in the first trimester of pregnancy was linked to better cognitive function, attention capacity, and long-term working memory in children. They published their […]

(Natural News) A recent study from Australia found that morning workouts can greatly improve working memory in older adults. In the paper, which was published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine, the researchers discussed whether moderate-intensity exercises can improve cognition in older adults and whether adding light-intensity walking breaks can further their brain-boosting effects. A […]

(Natural News) Aging is inevitable – and with it, comes memory loss. But a recent study in Nature Neuroscience presents a novel therapy to improve cognition in older adults. In their report, researchers from Boston University noted how 25 minutes of non-invasive electrical stimulation led to improvements in working memory in older adults. “These findings are important because they not only give […]

(Natural News) Cinnamon is a sweet-smelling spice that evokes warmth and comfort, especially during the holidays. But did you know that this aromatic superfood also offers several evidence-backed health benefits? Where does cinnamon come from? Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the inner bark of trees that belong to the genus Cinnamomum. In ancient […]

(Natural News) If you’re always forgetting where you left your car key seconds after putting it in your bag, you may have short-term memory loss. Short-term memory loss: Misconceptions and facts It’s a prevalent problem, but there are a lot of misconceptions about short-term memory loss and what causes it. Short-term memory, or working memory, refers […]

(Natural News) Breathe in the goodness of rosemary! Scientists are acknowledging the herb’s ability to improve cognitive ability in children. A new study presented at the British Psychology Society Annual Conference highlighted a distinct difference in working memory between children exposed to rosemary essential oil and those who weren’t. Dr. Mark Ross, the co-author of […]

(Natural News) The way you live your life plays a vital role in how much or how well you remember. A team of researchers in Israel has suggested that adapting a healthier lifestyle can help improve working memory. For the study, which was published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, the research team recruited 823 participants […]