Memory

Research Underlines Stroke-Dementia Link

Sep 25, 2024 · · Memory
You likely know that stroke is associated with lasting physical disabilities. But research presented at the American Stroke Association (ASA) International Conference in February highlights the link between stroke and dementia, particularly in the year following a stroke. While the risk decreased over time, it remained elevated over the long … Read More

The Link Between Depressive Symptoms and Memory Decline

Aug 26, 2024 · · Memory
A study led by researchers from University College London and Brighton and Sussex Medical School found that depressive symptoms and memory decline in older adults are closely linked, each influencing the other over time. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed 16 years of data from 8,268 adults in … Read More

Your Memory May Be More Reliable Than You Realize

Aug 26, 2024 · · Memory
When recalling an event you experienced or an observation you made, your memory may include both accurate details you remem­bered and bits and pieces of general knowledge that you used to fill in the gaps. A British study, recently published in Nature Communi­cations, suggests that people tend to have a … Read More

Cognitive Symptoms Common Soon After Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Aug 26, 2024 · · Memory
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is thought of primarily as a disease affecting muscle function and motor control. However, an estimated 20 percent to 50 percent of individuals with PD experience some degree of cognitive impairment. In a study published recently in Neurology Clinical Practice, researchers found that cognitive changes may start … Read More

Stress and Memory

Aug 26, 2024 · · Memory
Q : Why does stress interfere with memory? A: One likely explanation has to do with the different responsibilities of each part of thebrain. Think about your brain like a factory. If a machine suddenly broke down, engineers and other workers would devote their efforts to get­ting it up and … Read More

Untapped Mental Capacity

Aug 26, 2024 · · Memory
Q: Is the old line that a person uses only about 10 percent of the brain based on any actual science? A: It’s a myth that humans use a small per­centage of the brain. There are no unused parts of the brain just waiting to be activated, though plenty of … Read More

New Alzheimer’s Drug Receives FDA Approval

Aug 26, 2024 · · Memory
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug to treat mild cognitive impairment (MCI, which has been defined as memory issues that may be a precursor for dementia) and early-stage Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The drug, donanemab (Kisunla®), is similar to lecanemab (Leqembi®), which was approved in … Read More

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