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Stay Sharp: 4 Supplements That May Help Cognitive Health

Apr 22, 2020 · UHN Staff · Memory

Researchers have identified a number of herbal and nutritional supplements that can prevent or slow the progression of memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease. But four stand out as being especially effective. Because symptoms don’t manifest until years or decades after they begin, these four supplements for cognitive … Read More

Does Music Affect Memory? Music Therapy May Help Dementia Patients

Apr 10, 2020 · UHN Staff · Memory

Whenever I went to see my grandmother in her nursing home and my visit coincided with a guest musician playing in the activity room, she insisted that we go. She loved these events, and I loved them too. It was cheering to see the room light up as residents came … Read More

Magnesium supplements as a possible dementia treatments

Magnesium Supplements May Reverse Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Patients

Apr 9, 2020 · UHN Staff · Memory

A proprietary form of magnesium known as magnesium L-threonate, previously found to be exceptionally good at increasing brain magnesium levels, may be the best magnesium supplement for improving brain function. As a memory loss supplement, ,agnesium is a multi-purpose mineral with important roles in the brain. Research published in The … Read More

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Your Risk Level for Alzheimer’s

Feb 29, 2020 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Memory

People joke about “senior moments,” those times when your brain goes blank mid-sentence, you forget your own phone number, or simple math becomes confusing. Perhaps you forget the names of friends, misplace things frequently, or rely on an extensive array of sticky notes, calendars, and lists to remember everyday activities. … Read More

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How To Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease

Feb 1, 2020 · Lynne Christensen · Memory

For most individuals, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis will begin with a visit to your primary care provider. Your doctor will review your personal and family medical history, ask you about any symptoms you’ve experienced, review your medications, and give you a physical exam. He or she will likely administer a simple … Read More

Alzheimer’s Warning Signs

Jan 18, 2020 · Lynne Christensen · Memory

To help recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, and to distinguish them from normal memory lapses, the Alzheimer’s Association has developed a checklist of common symptoms, Here are three of them. Short-Term Memory Loss For most people, memory loss is the first noticeable sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Early in … Read More

Acetylcholine Supplement: Use it to Improve Your Memory

Jan 8, 2020 · UHN Staff · Memory

If Alzheimer’s disease or dementia —or what might seem like natural memory loss—has affected you or someone you know, consider the benefits of increasing acetylcholine or using an acetylcholine supplement. Acetylcholine is an often-overlooked but critically necessary nutrient. Since the brain’s ability to create acetylcholine lessens as we age, the … Read More

Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Include Memory, Language Difficulties

Jul 17, 2019 · Lynne Christensen · Memory

Many people fear that everyday acts of forgetfulness, such as not remembering where you put your car keys, are early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Although forgetfulness can be an early warning sign, the memory loss of Alzheimer’s disease is more serious than normal age-related memory difficulties. Misplacing your keys only … Read More

10 Memory Improvement Tips to Try Now

Jul 12, 2019 · UHN Staff · Memory

Although research has yet to uncover a means of preventing Alzheimer’s, there is evidence that actively engaging your mind to “cement memories” can help preserve them as you age. And the earlier you start working on your memory, the better. Below, we outline some memory improvement tips that may help … Read More

Worried About Forgetfulness? Here’s How to Tell If It’s Serious

Jul 8, 2019 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Memory

Forgetfulness—a part of aging as familiar as wrinkles and graying hair—can be a source of worry for many seniors. Is the growing tendency to forget words, recall names, or lose track of car keys normal... or is it an early sign of dementia? The good news is that in most … Read More

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