Month: March 2023

Memory reactivations during sleep: a neural basis of dream experiences?

Several decades of research shows that sleep plays an important role in memory consolidation, the process by which short-term memory is strengthened and integrated into long-term memory networks. Memory reactivations (see Glossary, also often referred to as neural replay), whereby newly formed memory traces become spontaneously active again after encoding, have been proposed as one […]

Published on March 23, 2023

Thinning Bones May Be a Warning of Mental Decline

Just like a crack in the foundation of a house, fragile bones could serve as a warning sign for potential mental decline in older adults. A recent study examined over 3,600 older adults and discovered that those with lower bone density had a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with dementia within the next ten years. […]

Published on March 23, 2023

Foods That Relieve, or Worsen, Seasonal Allergies

Imagine the start of spring when flowers begin to bloom, but instead of colorful petals unfurling, it’s the season of sniffles and sneezes. Climate change is making allergy season longer and more intense, impacting millions of Americans with seasonal allergies. Pollen and mold are pervasive culprits, and now, they’re sticking around like an unwelcome party […]

Published on March 23, 2023