Memory

Ask Dr. Etingin: Low-dose aspirin; Dementia symptoms; Antidepressants and sexual side effects

Nov 21, 2022 · · Memory
Why is low-dose aspirin recommended for prevention of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke? Wouldn’t regular strength aspirin be more effective? Aspirin can cause internal bleeding, and bleeding risk is lower with low-dose “baby” aspirin (81 milligrams) than full-strength aspirin (325 milligrams). Research has shown that low-dose aspirin is … Read More

Know the Risks to Your Cognitive Reserve and How to Avoid Them

Nov 8, 2022 · · Memory
Your cognitive reserve is a powerful tool in maintaining your memory, thinking skills, and other brain functions. However, a variety of factors can chip away at your cognitive reserve, putting you at greater risk of dementia or mild cognitive impairment at a younger age than you might otherwise face. “Cognitive … Read More

Are You ‘Cheating’ By Using Memory Cues?

Oct 24, 2022 · · Memory
[caption id="attachment_142752" align="alignleft" width="200"] © wernerimages | Getty ImagesRelying on memory cues will actually allow you to hold on to more information and may give you more confidence in your ability to recall information when having conversations, making plans, organizing your work, and remaining independent.[/caption] You might like to think … Read More

News Briefs November 2022

Oct 24, 2022 · · Memory
Q: I’ve been suffering from the pain and stiffness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for many years, but I recently learned that RA can cause memory problems, too. Is that true? A: Memory and attention troubles, sometimes called “brain fog,” can be a feature of RA, just as it can sometimes … Read More

News Briefs November 2022

Oct 24, 2022 · · Memory
Physical Fitness May Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease According to a presentation at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in April 2022, people who were more physically fit were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than people who were less fit in a large study of 649,605 military veterans. … Read More

This Is Your Nervous System Calling

Oct 24, 2022 · · Memory
[caption id="attachment_142716" align="alignright" width="300"] © gilaxia | Getty ImagesBy practicing mindfulness, you can be the creator of calm and joy during the holidays.[/caption] The term “mind-body connection” refers to the interconnection between mental and physical health. Obvious examples include the effect of mental stress on the body: It can create … Read More

Managing Dementia at Every Stage

Sep 20, 2022 · · Memory
Many older adults experience memory lapses that are nothing more than what we’ve come to know as “senior moments.” But for others, chronic forgetfulness turns out to be a symptom of dementia. If you are diagnosed with the disease, think ahead to a time when you’ll need support, and prepare … Read More

Ask the Doctor: October 2022

Sep 19, 2022 · · Memory
Q: In reading about memory, I often see the terms “encoding” and “storage.” What is the difference? A: They’re actually the first two stages of the memory process. The process of memory involves three stages: encoding, storage and retrieval. Encoding is essentially recording information when it is first learned and … Read More

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