Memory

Newsbriefs: Cognitive decline and driving; activity and quality of life; stroke care worse for women; risk of vision impairment

Oct 26, 2023 · · Memory
Cognitive Decline and Driving Many older adults with cognitive impairment continue to drive despite concerns raised by caregivers, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan Medical School. The study (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, June 29) included 635 adults, ages 65 and older, who had cognitive … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Cognitive Support

Oct 26, 2023 · · Memory
As we age, maintaining cognitive function is a priority. This is why nootropics (natural or synthetic substances that may enhance cognition) are increasingly popular for older adults. EN explores the safety and science of one dietary supplement, phosphatidylserine (PS), for use in adult brain health. Overview. PS is a compound … Read More

New Alzheimer’s Treatments

Oct 26, 2023 · · Memory
While the cure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains elusive, new treatments that may slow disease progression have been making a big splash in the press lately, namely aducanumab (Aduhelm) and lecanemab (Leqembi). These monoclonal antibody drugs are also notable for having received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals. However, it’s … Read More

News Briefs November 2023

Oct 26, 2023 · · Memory
Hearing Loss Reversed in Mice New research from King’s College London has successfully reversed hearing loss in mice. The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used a genetic approach to fix deafness in mice with a defective Spns2 gene, restoring their hearing abilities in low and … Read More

Is There an Optimal Diet for Better Brain Health or Will Any Balanced Eating Plan Work?

Oct 26, 2023 · · Memory
The role of a healthy diet in bolstering brain func­tion and reducing the risk of dementia is undeniable. Nutritious foods, for exam­ple, boost levels of brain­derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF), a protein that pro­motes new brain cell pro­duction and protects exist­ing brain cells. Fruits, veg­etables, and other healthy foods also contain antioxi­ants … Read More

News Briefs November 2023

Oct 26, 2023 · · Memory
Taking Statins After a Stroke Lowers Future Stroke Risks People who have had a hemorrhagic stroke and start taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of another stroke, especially an ischemic stroke, according to a study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy … Read More

Research Suggests Sleeping On It for Better Mood and Memory

Oct 26, 2023 · · Memory
So, how did you sleep? It’s a simple question, but the answer can play a pivotal role in the complexities of memory, thinking skills, stress management, and mood disorders. Two recent studies out of the United Kingdom underscore years of previous research findings implicating sleep quality and quantity as essential, … Read More

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