Memory Archives

Frontline: False-positive mammogram; dementia risk; blockage-related heart attack

Jan 22, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Cancer

False-Positive Mammogram Result May be Warning of Later Breast Cancer Diagnosis Women who get a false-positive mammogram result have a higher chance of getting breast cancer later on, according to a study. The risk of a subsequent breast cancer diagnosis is highest for women between ages 60 and 75, in … Read More

Clear Away Brain Fog and Memory Troubles By Giving Your Mind a Rest

Jan 22, 2024 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Cognitive stimulation—the kind associated with crossword puzzles, math games, and learning new hobbies—is a critical component of keeping your mind sharp and your memory robust. But is there a point at which you need to give your brain a break? Yes, in fact, multiple breaks throughout the day can be … Read More

Brain Care Score: Focus on the Factors That Affect Your Risk for Stroke and Dementia

Jan 22, 2024 · UHN Staff · Cancer

When you were in school, your final grade in a particular course depended on quiz and test scores, written assignments, projects, and things like class room participation and attendance. Doing well in all of those areas led to excellent grades. If your scores on one or two components weren’t fantastic, … Read More

Alzheimer’s First Symptoms

Jan 22, 2024 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Cancer

Q: Is memory loss always the first symptom of Alzheimer’s disease? I’ve noticed my husband having more trouble making decisions and paying attention, but his memory still seems very sharp. A: Decision-making, focus, and planning are higher-level activities that help comprise the brain’s executive functions. While these functions also tend … Read More

News Briefs February 2024

Jan 22, 2024 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Heart Attacks Associated with Accelerated Cognitive Decline Having experienced one or more heart attacks in a lifetime may lead to accelerated long-term cognitive decline, as per a study in JAMA Neurology. The research, led by Johns Hopkins University, aimed to investigate the relationship between myocardial infarction (heart attack) and subsequent … Read More

Many Older Adults See the Value of Cognitive Tests

Jan 22, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

It’s common for older adults to experience memory lapses, but would you want to know if your forgetfulness was a sign your cognition was beginning to deteriorate? There aren’t obvious answers to that question. “On the one hand, cognitive tests aren’t definitive, so why subject yourself to stress and anxiety … Read More

Newsbriefs: Alcohol use disorder; COVID-19 complications; breast cancer drug efficacy; Alzheimer’s PET scans

Jan 22, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

Treating Alcohol Use Disorder Older adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD) experience better health and quality of life after treatment for the condition, according to a recent European study. AUD is characterized by an inability to stop or control alcohol use even if it results in adverse consequences for your … Read More

Brain Networks May Benefit from Walking

Dec 20, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

Walking is a favorite exercise here at Focus on Healthy Aging—it’s something you can do at your own pace, it boosts your cardiovascular and bone strength, and it’s free. Moreover, research keeps on coming up with the goods when it comes to providing evidence that regular walking benefits brain power … Read More

Ask the Experts: Blood Test for Alzheimer’s; GERD and Esophageal Cancer; COPD Inhalers and Fracture Risk

Dec 20, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

I recently read that a diagnostic lab is offering a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease. I don’t have serious memory issues, but I do have a family history of Alzheimer’s. Should I get this test? The test to which you refer can be purchased online and requires approval by … Read More

Understanding the “Good” and “Bad” Days of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Dec 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early-stage dementia often means an unpredictable cycle of “good days” and “bad days.” The “good” and “bad” generally refer to changes in memory and other thinking skills, as well as mood and behavior. Having a good day may mean recognizing people more readily, … Read More

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