Memory Archives

Newsbriefs: Delirium; cancer care; drug costs; dementia

Feb 18, 2022 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

Drugs and Delirium Older adults who take drugs to treat anxiety, depression, and/or insomnia are at increased risk of suffering postoperative delirium after hip and knee surgery, say researchers writing in the journal Drug Safety, Nov. 8, 2021. The study looked at data from 10,456 people ages 65 and older … Read More

The Heart-Brain Connection: How Your Cardiovascular Health Affects Memory

Feb 18, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

A stronger memory and sharper thinking skills rely on you keeping your brain function healthy with a steady diet of cognitively stimulating activities. But your brain also needs the support of a robust cardiovascular system to operate at its best. Study after study continues to reinforce the brain’s reliance on … Read More

Memory Maximizers: March 2022

Feb 6, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Vary Your Activities to Keep Your Memory Strong [caption id="attachment_140561" align="alignleft" width="300"] Filling your day with a variety of activities, such as cooking, reading, socializing, and hobbies, may keep your memory and cognition healthy longer. © mkitina4 | Getty Images[/caption] Keeping busy is good advice for boosting brain health, but … Read More

Are Your Medications Triggering Changes in Memory and Thinking Skills?

Feb 6, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

You know that certain medications to help you sleep through the night, manage allergy symptoms, cope with depression, or deal with any number of other health concerns are accompanied by potential side effects. But in some cases, these medications can do more than cause a headache or an upset stomach. … Read More

There’s No Set Timeline for Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

Jan 20, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Cancer

For many chronic diseases, evaluating the stage of the disease is part of the diagnostic process, and it is a main factor in treatment decisions. But Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects each patient differently, so it can be difficult to pin down the various stages. “There is no standard set of … Read More

Concerned About Memory Lapses?

Jan 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Imagine being deep into a conversation and all of sudden you forget a key word. You know it, but can’t retrieve it. Then just as suddenly, you recall the elusive word and laugh it off as a senior moment. That kind of “tip of the tongue” occurrence is among the … Read More

Ask The Doctor – February 2022

Jan 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

I sometimes find myself recalling a memory and feeling much different about it—often sadder—than I used to. Is my mind playing tricks or is my perspective just changing? In a way, both reasons are possible. First, memories can and do change over time. When you share a memory with someone, … Read More

Memory Maximizers – February 2022

Jan 20, 2022 · Robert Michelin · Cancer

An Extra Cup of Joe May Brew Up a Boost for Better Memory and Cognition The wake-up help your morning coffee provides may be enough to keep it a part of your everyday routine, but a recent study suggests you can feel even better about having a second cup. In … Read More

Having a Sense of Purpose May Preserve  Your Memory and Improve Your Mood

Jan 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

What does it mean to have a sense of purpose? Is it having a job to go to each day? A spouse or other family member to care for and support? A meaningful hobby? Volunteering? The idea of life’s purpose is defined differently across languages and cultures. The French, for … Read More

Ask the Experts: Atypical Femur Fracture; Unsteady Walking and Alzheimer’s; Blood Pressure Differences

Jan 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Cancer

I recently started taking osteoporosis drugs, but I’ve read that they can cause fractures of the femur. Can you explain why this is, given that the drugs are supposed to strengthen bones? Studies have pointed to an association between bisphosphonates and atypical fractures of the femur (thighbone). It isn’t clear … Read More

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