A B C D E F G-H I-J-K L M N-O P R S T-U V-Z

B vitamins

Low vitamin B12 compounding factor with Alzheimer's gene; High-dose vitamin regime may help slow Alzheimer's ; Study links high levels of homocysteine, and folic acid or vitamin B-12 deficiencies to cognitive decline ; Research ties vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies with Alzheimer's disease

BDNF

see brain derived neurotrophic factor

bilingual

Beneficial effects of bilingual learning

bisphenol–A

Chemical in clear plastics can impair learning

blindness

The reorganization of the visual cortex in congenitally blind people

blood pressure - effects on memory

high blood pressure

blueberries

Antioxidant-rich diets reduce brain damage from stroke in rats ; More support for the benefits of blueberries ; More support for value of antioxidants in protecting against age-related cognitive decline

BioMAP

New insight into brain and speech promises help for learning disabilities

BMI

High BMI tied to poorer cognitive function in middle-aged adults

BPA

see bisphenol–A

brain derived neurotrophic factor

Exercise may counteract bad effect of high-fat diet on memory ; Too much exercise may be bad for the brain ; Gene linked to poor episodic memory ; Meal skipping protects the nerve cells of mice

brain implant

see artificial brain

brain proteins

March news report 2

breastfeeding

Gene governs IQ boost from breastfeeding

building connections

Asking better questions; Tip-of-the-tongue experiences

bypass surgery - effects on memory

cognitive decline after heart bypass

Return to top

[Home] [Improving Your Memory] [How the Mind Works] [Information Center] [Seniors] [Students] [Parents]