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Study Suggests Some Alzheimer’s Supplements Are Often Mislabeled

Apr 23, 2024 · · Memory
Dietary supplements, whether they are marketed for immune system support, weight loss, better memory, or other health benefits, often promise more than they can deliver. Supplements are not regulated to the exacting standards of prescription medications, which means some supplements may contain more or less of an ingredient amount listed … Read More

Good Sleep Eluding You? More Exercise May Help

Apr 23, 2024 · · Memory
When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, you may tend to focus on nighttime behaviors such as avoiding caffeine and limiting screen time. But how restfully you sleep at night may depend largely on how active you are during the day. In a study published recently in the … Read More

THOUGHT DISORDERS

Apr 23, 2024 · · Memory
Q: I recently heard the term “thought disorder” for the first time. Is that a type of dementia or mental health problem? A: A thought disorder is essentially a distur­bance or problem with how your thoughts are organized and expressed. The condition is sometimes referred to as “disorganized speech,” but … Read More

CLUTTER-INDUCED ANXIETY

Apr 23, 2024 · · Memory
Q: My wife is a mildly anxious person, but when we visit my daughter’s home, which is sometimes cluttered with her children’s toys and other items, my wife tends to become very anxious. What might be going on? A:For some people, a cluttered or messy home environment can trigger anxiety, the … Read More

MENTAL SHARPNESS IN RETIREMENT

Apr 23, 2024 · · Memory
Q: I was starting to have memory lapses and trouble concentrating before retirement. But since I retired, I actually feel like I’m sharper mentally. Is that possible? A: While retirement, the sudden loss of work demands, deadlines, and other responsibilities are sometimes associated with unwel­come changes in brain function, it … Read More

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