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Lewy Body Dementia: A Common Disorder, Often Underdiagnosed

Nov 28, 2016 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Memory

Lewy body dementia (also known as dementia with Lewy bodies, or DLB) affects up to 25 percent of individuals with progressive dementia in the United States, ranking second behind Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Yet most of us know little about this irreversible neurodegenerative disease. Because early Lewy body dementia symptoms are … Read More

What Is Dementia?

Oct 24, 2016 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Memory

Studies show that one of the greatest health fears among older Americans is the fear of losing their minds to dementia in their later years. Yet despite the dread associated with the term, many people have difficulty answering the question, what is dementia? Learning more about this condition may help … Read More

Memory Maximizers: Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Brain Atrophy; Language & Dementia

Sep 12, 2016 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Memory

Consume Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Help Prevent Brain Atrophy Eating plenty of fish or taking fish oil supplements that are rich in the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA may help prevent age-related brain shrinkage in older individuals, according to a new study. Researchers looked at 1,100 postmenopausal female participants … Read More

6 Strategies for a Better Memory—and the Science Behind Them

Sep 8, 2016 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Memory

Although some individuals manage to maintain razor-sharp memories late into old age, most of us find ourselves struggling on occasion with everyday tasks, such as remembering familiar words or memorizing telephone numbers. Fortunately, researchers have identified ways to make these age-associated memory lapses less common. “A number of recent studies … Read More

Memory Maximizers: Exercise for Memory Retention; Yoga, Meditation & Dementia

Aug 30, 2016 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Memory

Exercising Four Hours After Learning Boosts Memory Retention If you’re trying to learn new information and you want it to stick in your mind, a rousing game of tennis or a workout at the gym may help you fix facts in long-term memory. It turns out, however, that it’s very … Read More

Memory Games for Adults

May 16, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Memory

As the incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other forms of dementia continue to rise, researchers, consumers, and businesses alike have begun to focus on strategies to slow or prevent deterioration in memory and thinking skills, including memory games for adults. The thought process behind this trend is … Read More

What is Vascular Dementia and Should I Be Worried About It?

Jan 29, 2016 · UHN Staff · Memory

People with mild cognitive impairment (pre-dementia) may not have Alzheimer’s disease; in actuality, they may be suffering from vascular dementia. Experts also call this “vascular cognitive impairment.” It is due to chronic reduced blood flow in the brain, eventually resulting in dementia. Remember, just because you can breathe doesn’t mean … Read More

Lysine for Cold Sores: Natural Cold Sore Prevention

Jan 25, 2016 · Chelsea Clark · Memory

In many cases, cold sores are at most a cause of discomfort and embarrassment. And while they are a nuisance that can interfere with daily life, most people don’t think of them as serious or dangerous. But cold sore prevention is more important than we probably realize. For example, researchers … Read More

The Best Memory Loss Test to Detect Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Jan 22, 2016 · UHN Staff · Memory

For most of us, mental processes like memory and learning slow with age. We forget names, can’t remember why we just walked into a room, and don’t learn new things as quickly and easily as we once did. We may notice memory problems in ourselves or our loved ones and … Read More

Environmental Toxins Can Increase the Risk of Memory Loss, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Alzheimer’s

Dec 31, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

What if you discovered you or your loved ones were being exposed to a dangerous toxin that could affect the health of your brain? This may sound like the plot of a Sci-Fi movie, but according to research, exposure to environmental toxins in our high-tech age is becoming more and … Read More

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