Memory

Is Therapy Appropriate As Cognition Declines?

Nov 17, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
Cognitive decline is often accompanied by mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well as powerful emotions that can be difficult for the person to understand and manage. Psychotherapy may be helpful for some people experiencing cognitive decline, and not a good fit for others, says psychiatrist Felipe Jain, … Read More

Memory Maximizers: December 2021

Nov 17, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
Prospective Memories Benefit From Predicting Whether You’ll Remember to Take Action  [caption id="attachment_139591" align="alignright" width="117"] © nullplus | Getty ImagesPredicting the future isn’t easy, but predicting whether you’ll remember to do something may just actually help ensure you recall what you need to do.[/caption] It’s that time of year when … Read More

News Briefs: December 2021

Nov 17, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
Too Much Free Time May Boost Your Stress Levels Can having too much free time be a bad thing? It turns out that after a certain point, excess free time can lead to more stress and lower subjective well-being. Research published by the American Psychological Association found that while having … Read More

How to Make New Memories Stick

Oct 19, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
Recalling an event, person or experience you hadn’t thought about in years can be very satisfying. But how do you keep new memories from slipping away and requiring extra effort to extract them years from now? One way to make sure your brain processes and stores new information for easy … Read More

Memory Maximizers November 2021

Oct 19, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
Find a Good Listener to Keep Thinking and Memory Strong Frequent social interaction is a well-established defense against cognitive decline, but new research suggests that your social circle should include at least one really good listener. In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that having someone who … Read More

Irisin May Have a Future as Treatment to Reduce Brain Inflammation, Preserve Memory

Oct 19, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
The protective benefits of regular exercise on cognition are well established, but researchers are still learning more about the relationship between physical activity and robust memory and thinking skills later in life. A study published in the journal Nature Metabolism and led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers sheds new … Read More

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