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Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:43 am
by Bitter Clinger
Memory decline is almost seen as a typical characteristic of aging. But a new study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests it may not have to be; researchers from Columbia University Medical Center in New York, NY, say that naturally occurring flavanols present in cocoa reversed age-related memory decline in older adults...
It is not only cocoa flavanols that have been linked to improved memory. Earlier this year, another study published in Nature Neuroscience claimed a dose of caffeine after a learning session could boost long-term memory. Most recently, MNT reported on a study linking light alcohol consumption to improved memory in adults over the age of 60.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284400.php
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:56 am
by WildBill
If this were true, I would have a photographic memory.
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:17 am
by bblhd672
I think I may remember something like that...perhaps another cup of coffee will help!
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:33 am
by joe817
Great news! Now I have a valid excuse of alternating cups of coffee with a beer!
I won't know whether I want to wake up, or go to sleep.
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:33 am
by Jusme
WildBill wrote:If this were true, I would have a photographic memory.
Maybe you have the same problem I do, the definition of "light" alcohol consumption. I keep forgetting how many I had so I want to make sure I get enough.
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:48 am
by RPBrown
Coffee with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur.
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:17 am
by Lynyrd
Here's my theory.
I think memory is like a hard drive on a computer. There is only so much space to store information. When our lives expose us to too many things for our memory banks to hold, we have do discard, or erase, things of lower importance in order to make room for more information. Young people don't experience this because their memory banks are not full yet.
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:20 am
by Jusme
Lynyrd wrote:Here's my theory.
I think memory is like a hard drive on a computer. There is only so much space to store information. When our lives expose us to too many things for our memory banks to hold, we have do discard, or erase, things of lower importance in order to make room for more information. Young people don't experience this because their memory banks are not full yet.
That's what I tell Mrs. Jusme, things like birthdays, anniversaries etc. are more susceptible, to being forgotten, every time I learn something new.
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:22 am
by mojo84
Seems like evrything that we've been told is bad is turning out to be good for us. I've be3n looking forward to these days. Been doing the Whole30 plan for about 11 (can't remember exact when I started) days now. Already feel better than I have in years.
We've been mislead by a government that has been bought and paid for by junk food industry lobbyists.
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:58 am
by G26ster
In 2050 the four basic food groups will probably be:
1. Caffeine
2. Nicotine
3. Sugar
4. Alcohol
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:03 pm
by Crossfire
RPBrown wrote:Coffee with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur.
That pretty much covers all the bases!
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:06 pm
by Skiprr
Crossfire wrote:RPBrown wrote:Coffee with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur.
That pretty much covers all the bases!
Or a Starbucks double mocha latte with a shot of Kahlua.
Wait... What are we talking about again?
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 2:01 pm
by joe817
Skiprr wrote:Crossfire wrote:RPBrown wrote:Coffee with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur.
That pretty much covers all the bases!
Or a Starbucks double mocha latte with a shot of Kahlua.
Wait... What are we talking about again?
Quick! Have one of those's immediately followed by a shot of Old Yellowstone before you forget permanently!
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:09 am
by WildBill
Lynyrd wrote:Here's my theory.
I think memory is like a hard drive on a computer. There is only so much space to store information. When our lives expose us to too many things for our memory banks to hold, we have do discard, or erase, things of lower importance in order to make room for more information. Young people don't experience this because their memory banks are not full yet.
A least with a computer you can always upgrade.
Re: Cocoa flavanols associated with improved memory in seniors
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:24 am
by The Annoyed Man
WildBill wrote:If this were true, I would have a photographic memory.
BWAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!!!!
I just informed The Annoyed Woman of this article, because ingesting cocoa flavonoids is one of her favorite things in life. We decided that perhaps a cuppa-joe, with a squirt of Nestle's Chocolate syrup and a shot of Kalua in it, would be a good post-prandial practice.