Memory Archives

Frontline: Alzheimer’s Disease; Mediterranean-Style Diet; Timely Heart Attack Care

Aug 16, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

Obesity, Physical Inactivity Top Risks Related to Alzheimer’s Disease Eight modifiable risk factors were linked to more than one in three cases of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia in the U.S., according to research published May 9, 2022, in JAMA Neurology. Midlife obesity was associated with 18 percent of AD … Read More

Newsbriefs: Prostate cancer; Dementia; Hearing and vision impairment; COVID vaccine and cancer

Aug 16, 2022 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

Prostate Cancer and Blood Clot Risk Cancer raises the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE): blood clots in the veins that can cause serious complications. A new study (BMJ Open, May) has found that the risk may be especially high in men who have prostate cancer. For the study, researchers compared … Read More

The 5 Health Factors That May Help You Live Longer Without Alzheimer’s Disease

Aug 5, 2022 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

Americans are living longer, but with those extra years comes an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD)—research has suggested that after age 65, your risk of AD doubles every five years, and that about one in six people ages 80 and older has AD. If a ripe old age is … Read More

Evaluate Your Cognitive Abilities with These Tests

Jul 20, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Heart Health

The possibility of having Alzheimer’s disease (AD) worries many older adults—not surprising, considering that an estimated 16 million adults in the U.S. will be diagnosed with AD by 2050. But how do you know when your frequency of forgetfulness warrants an evaluation? “Our brains physically change as we get older, … Read More

High Levels of Three Antioxidants May Help Protect Against Dementia

Jul 20, 2022 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

In the absence of drugs that treat dementia, many scientists are studying nutrition and dietary components that may reduce your risk of the disease. The results have been inconsistent, not least because many studies rely on people to self-report their intake of certain nutrients in prior years. But a recent … Read More

Traveling with Dementia Is Possible

Jul 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Traveling with a loved one who has dementia may not seem like a good idea at first thought. But it can be an excellent opportunity to make memories and enjoy life with someone who is in the earlier stages and has the physical ability to travel. Meticulous planning is, of … Read More

Ask the Doctor: August 2022

Jul 20, 2022 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Heart Health

COGNITION SCREENINGS ... OCD SYMPTOMS ... DEMENTIA AND APPRECIATION Q: At my last checkup, I told my doctor about some memory concerns. He gave me a short test that involved some memorization and picture drawing. I did fine, but can such a simplistic test provide useful information? A: There are … Read More

When Memory and Focus Come and Go

Jul 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

[caption id="attachment_141805" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Luis Alvarez | Getty Images It’s not uncommon to be at your sharpest mentally in the morning, but taking breaks and getting enough sleep every night can bolster cognition throughout the day.[/caption] Like blood pressure, heart rate, and even your weight, memory fluctuates throughout the day. … Read More

News Briefs: August 2022

Jul 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Study: Type 2 Diabetes May Accelerate Brain Aging, Cognitive Decline [caption id="attachment_141801" align="alignleft" width="150"] © Andrew Brookes | Getty Images[/caption] The health risks associated with type 2 diabetes are plentiful, and in a study recently published in the journal eLife, researchers suggest that one of those complications could include accelerated … Read More

Inflammatory Foods May Damage the Brain

Jul 18, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Heart Health

[caption id="attachment_141762" align="alignleft" width="243"] © Peter Dazeley | Getty ImagesFoods can affect the brain’s wellness.[/caption] Diets containing greater amounts of inflammatory foods are associated with higher incidences of brain aging versus diets higher in anti-inflammatory foods. Researchers from the University of Texas Health San Antonio reported results from a 7-year … Read More

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