What Part of the Brain Controls Memory?

What Part of the Brain Controls Memory?

There are several parts of the brain where memories are stored depending on the type of memories: Explicit Memories are long-term memories that are stored in the following brain structures: Implicit Memories are long-term memories that are stored in the following brain structures: Working Memory and short-term memory are stored in the following brain structure:…

How Does the Brain Processes Sound?

How Does the Brain Processes Sound?

Sounds are detected by the ears in the form of vibrations and transformed into nerve impulses by specialized neurons which then transmit the sound (auditory) information to the auditory cortex for processing. The auditory cortex is located in the temporal lobe of the brain. The transmission of the auditory information through neurons to the auditory…

Exercise and Cognitive Deficits

Exercise and Cognitive Deficits

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as aging-related neurodegenerative diseases and brain injuries result in severe cognitive deficits that are associated with atrophy of the hippocampus, a brain structure involved in short-term and long-term memories, and in the processing of spatial memory that controls navigation [1]. Exercise and physical activity have been shown to reduce or slow down these cognitive…