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Improvements in Air Quality May Protect Cognition

May 20, 2022 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Several previous studies have linked air pollution with the accumulation of an abnormal brain protein that is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. New research is providing evidence that strengthens the link, and also is suggesting that improvements in air quality may reduce the risk of developing dementia. Slower Decline For … Read More

Documenting Your Life Stories in Words and Pictures

May 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Memory

Young children are often asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” When the golden years are reached, it is equally important to ask, “What have you done in your life?” The former can be dreamy and exciting, while the latter can be daunting and filled with … Read More

Ask the Doctor: June 2022

May 20, 2022 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Memory

APHASIA... ANXIETY VS. ANXIETY DISORDER... CAFFEINE AND MEMORY Q: My brother was diagnosed with aphasia around the same time it was announced that actor Bruce Willis had the same diagnosis. My brother has trouble speaking, but he emails and his memory seems intact. Will that change soon? A: Aphasia is an … Read More

Why Forgetting (Sometimes) Isn’t All Bad

May 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Memory

The act of forgetting is usually thought of in negative terms. We associate forgetting with cognitive decline and dementia. It’s [caption id="attachment_141341" align="alignright" width="254"] © alexsl | Getty ImagesLearning new information often requires that the brain clear out information deemed less important. This is an ongoing process, and one that … Read More

News Briefs: June 2022

May 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Memory

Does Light Alcohol Consumption Really Benefit Heart Health? [caption id="attachment_141332" align="alignleft" width="208"] © Maltaguy1 | Getty Images[/caption] Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) recently published a study that challenges a long-held belief that light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may lower the risk of heart disease. This idea is largely based on observational … Read More

When Your Memory Seems Fine, but Other Brain Functions Are Changing

May 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Memory

As we get older, perhaps the most serious change in brain function we brace for is memory loss. And yet, because some age-related memory loss is considered normal, when we struggle to recall a name or a face once in a while, it doesn’t come as a surprise. What may be … Read More

Newsbriefs: May 2022

Apr 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Memory

Brain Functions That Improve with Age Researchers from the University of Lisbon in Portugal and Georgetown University in Washington D.C., wanted to know which cognitive skills might improve with age, so they studied more than 700 older adults ages 58 to 98. Computerized tests assessed three aspects of attention. The … Read More

Ask The Doctor: May 2022

Apr 20, 2022 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Memory

Q: I often read about the brain benefits of fatty fish, such as salmon. But what is the reason this fish is so helpful? A: The idea that fish is “brain food” has been around for a long time, but there isn’t just one reason for this connection. Fatty fish, … Read More

How Managing Your Blood Pressure May Help Preserve Your Memory

Apr 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Memory

High blood pressure is an all-too-common condition, especially for older adults. More than two-thirds of people over the age of 65 in the United States have hypertension. [caption id="attachment_141002" align="alignleft" width="300"] Health experts recommend an annual blood pressure check, but if you are treating high blood pressure, more frequent monitoring … Read More

When Anxiety and Depression Occur Together Your Treatment Options May Be Similar

Apr 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Memory

Anxiety and depression are very different conditions, but they can occur simultaneously, each one exacerbating the symptoms of the other and further affecting a person’s quality of life. But if you are trying to cope with both depression and anxiety, understand that they can often be well managed—often with similar … Read More

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