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Blood Thinners and Hemorrhage Risks

Aug 19, 2023 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Memory

Q:I recently started taking a blood thinner to lower the risk of stroke after I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. But now I’m wondering if this medication might increase my risk of a brain bleed. Should I be worried? A: Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) raises the risk of blood pooling in … Read More

Study Suggests That Traumatic Brain Injury May Be a Chronic Condition

Aug 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Memory

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often thought to be a one-time event with a recovery that is relatively stagnant after some initial recovery. However, a study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that people with TBI continue for a long time to … Read More

Ask the EN Experts August 2023

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Memory

If you’re looking for more evidence that food choices and dietary patterns can influence health, look no further. Recent evidence links specific dietary choices with a reduction in risk for dementia. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported associations between healthy diet patterns and cognitive outcomes. Researchers … Read More

What is Coffeefruit?

Jul 26, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Memory

Q: What is coffeefruit and is it healthful to consume? A: Coffee beans are one of the world’s most widely traded and most valuable crops, and the U.S. is the world’s largest consumer. The coffee bean is technically not a bean at all, but a seed. Like other seeds, it originates from … Read More

Research RoundUp August 2023

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Memory

• Nuts are Good for the Heart. Eating just one handful of nuts (about 30 grams) a day can lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by up to 25 percent, researchers say. A review of more than 40 studies (with nearly two million participants) found that higher consumption of nuts … Read More

ADHD and the Older Adult

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Memory

Attention deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a mental health issue typically diagnosed in children. Though it may seem like a relatively new disorder, it isn’t. In 1902, a British pediatrician described children who were intelligent but lacked behavioral control. In 1987, the American Psychiatric Association formally recognized the disorder as … Read More

Parkinson’s disease vs Parkinsonism

Jul 26, 2023 · customer_service5 · Memory

Q: What is the difference between Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonism? A: Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disease that progresses slowly in most individuals. Symptoms can vary from one person to the next, but they all involve a loss of motor control. This can lead to tremors, muscle freezing, slow … Read More

Vitamins and a Vaccine Highlight Research into Lowering Dementia Risks

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Memory

Some promising signs have surfaced recently amid the ongoing search for ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. In one study, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) found that receiving the BCG vaccine—used to prevent tuberculosis (TB)—is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related … Read More

How to Respond to Changes in Memory and Personality When a Loved One Has Dementia

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Memory

When a family member has dementia, it can be difficult to know exactly how to cope with changes in their personality, behaviors, and ability to participate in conversations and family events. The sadness of watching these changes occur and the stress of caregiving, or just visiting with an individual with dementia, … Read More

New Findings on Cognitive Health

Jul 21, 2023 · UHN Staff · Memory

There is a growing understanding of the role lifestyle choices play in preventing and slowing the progression of cognitive decline. While we await new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related dementias, emerging research can offer some advice for keeping our brains healthy and sharp. 1. Eat Minimally Processed Plants. … Read More

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