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Foods that Help Memory: The Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Cognitive Decline

Dec 29, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

The Mediterranean diet has become quite popular, and for good reason. This healthy diet, full of fish, olive oil, vegetables, and more, has been shown to help fight depression, keep your bones healthy, and lower triglycerides. But did you know that the Mediterranean diet can also protect your brain? This … Read More

What Causes Heart Disease May Also Be What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease

Dec 28, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

Alzheimer’s disease isn’t just caused by genetic factors. We now know that a variety of lifestyle factors can change your risk for developing memory loss and cognitive impairment. Strategies like following the Mediterranean diet, getting regular exercise, and doing creative activities like arts and crafts can keep your brain young … Read More

Memory Improvement Tips: Preventing Memory Loss with Arts, Crafts, and Social Activities

Nov 16, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

Mild memory loss is quite common as we grow older. But there are many strategies you can use to preserve your memory and keep your brain functioning at full speed, even as you age. A new study provides another addition to this toolbox of memory improvement tips: researchers have found … Read More

Link Between High Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Discovered

Nov 6, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

The effects of cholesterol on the heart are well-known, but did you know that having high cholesterol can also impact brain function? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 100 million Americans have high cholesterol, putting them at risk for heart attacks and stroke.[1] But, scientists … Read More

Link Between High Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Discovered

Nov 6, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

The effects of cholesterol on the heart are well-known, but did you know that having high cholesterol can also impact brain function? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 100 million Americans have high cholesterol, putting them at risk for heart attacks and stroke.[1] But, scientists … Read More

Anticholinergic Drugs Side Effects Include Increased Risk for Dementia: Learn About These and Other Drugs That Cause Memory Loss

Nov 4, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

Memory loss can be caused by a number of factors. A cause that is often overlooked, but extremely common, is medication use. A variety of widely used drugs, including antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, sleeping aids, and anti-histamines can all contribute to cognitive impairment and memory problems. Some may even raise your … Read More

What Does Stress Cause? Everything from High Blood Pressure to Cognitive Decline

Nov 2, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

It’s no big news that stress is bad for your health, but what does stress cause to happen in the body? How precisely does the body react to stress? Being stressed out all the time can contribute to high blood pressure, affect your immune system, raise inflammation, exacerbate symptoms of … Read More

High Blood Pressure Raises Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Symptoms

Oct 21, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

High blood pressure doesn't just put your heart in danger—research shows high blood pressure also raises the risk of dementia symptoms. On the flip side, there’s evidence that keeping blood pressure levels in check can actually prevent Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, having healthy blood pressure levels from mid-life and on … Read More

High Blood Pressure Raises Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Symptoms

Oct 21, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

High blood pressure doesn't just put your heart in danger—research shows high blood pressure also raises the risk of dementia symptoms. On the flip side, there’s evidence that keeping blood pressure levels in check can actually prevent Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, having healthy blood pressure levels from mid-life and on … Read More

Vitamins for Memory Loss and Stroke Prevention – These 3 Are Critical

Oct 13, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

Daily intake of a supplement containing 3 vital B vitamins for memory loss and stroke prevention—folate and vitamins B12 and B6—could help prevent these two dreaded age-related brain conditions, according to new studies. Adding a simple, inexpensive B vitamin supplement that contains these three B vitamins to your daily routine … Read More

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