Stepping Up for Alzheimer’s Research
Family history and professional experiences encouraged an Oregonian to volunteer for the AHEAD clinical trial Volunteering for the AHEAD clinical trial has given Jennifer Weiss more than one way to...
Tag: memory
Lecture series explores the secret life of the brain
The workings of the brain remain mysterious. Moral choices, the effects of physical touch, vivid dreams—we may not know how or why they happen, but they all can serve a purpose. Our 2017...
Three questions with memory expert Matt Lattal
Matt Lattal, Ph.D., is an associate professor of behavioral neuroscience in the OHSU School of Medicine and faculty member in the Neuroscience Graduate Program. What projects are you currently...
Reflections: Memory, melody and jazz
We're gearing up for the Portland screening of the film "Una Vida" on Monday, April 27. A panel discussion from three neuro-experts will follow the film, including artist Tim DuRoche. Tim will share...
There’s an app for that! How mobile devices can help memory and planning
Over the last few years we have had a surge in the availability and affordability of "apps" or programs that can run on your phone, tablet or other mobile device. Many apps promise to make...
Health watch: Jogging your memory
In March, researchers conducting a study of older adults announced a blood test that could predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Of course, the test is very preliminary and the testing process,...
One more shot of espresso, for memory’s sake
How much do Portlanders love their coffee? A lot. According to a 2011 poll by CNBC, Portland is the third most caffeinated city in the U.S., with almost 900 coffee shops and 30 local coffee...
Vitamin D, mood and memory in persons with Parkinson’s disease
Vitamin D has become a hot topic in recent years. For many years, vitamin D has been known to play a role in bone health. More recent research suggests it may have a much broader role in multiple...
Ask our expert: Aging & declining mental ability
Q: Does getting older always mean losing mental ability? A: Part of normal brain aging may mean a slowing of mental processing, especially in your memory. Although many patients ask, it’s...
The neuroscience of memory, and how it matters in court
When I was 6 years old, I ran into a door frame and had to have stitches on my forehead. I remember that I was running to answer the phone. I remember thinking “oh no, I’m going to hit that door...